Oxfam America and the Institute for Women’s Policy Research’s report found that of the millions of people in America working low-wage jobs, the majority are women.
Poverty
Olympic Level Soup Kitchen
Olympic chef Massimo Bottura takes surplus food from the games to make meals served at the soup kitchen RefettoRio Gastromotiva.
More Than 200 Attendees at First DC Food Policy Council Meeting
DC Food Policy Council holds inaugural meeting.
Healthy Retail Programs Help Transform Local Corner Stores
Innovative healthy retail programs are changing the way we eat, one corner store at a time.
Philadelphia Soda Tax: A Sweet Plan to Fund City Programs
Mayor Kenney has devised an innovative plan to raise money to combat poverty in Philadelphia.
Andrew Youn On Ending Poverty in Our Lifetimes
Andrew Youn explains the three reasons why we can end poverty in our lifetimes.
Philadelphia Passes Soda Tax
Philadelphia has become the first major United States city to pass a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages.
What Will it Take to End Global Malnutrition by 2030?
The Global Nutrition Report examines the state of nutrition in the world and what it will take to end global malnutrition by 2030.
New Developments in the System of Rice Intensification (SRI): An Interview with Norman Uphoff
Food Tank interviewed Norman Uphoff to learn about recent updates with his work.
World Environment Day Calls for Conscious Consumption #WED2016
World Environment Day 2016 brings attention to unprecedented levels of illegal wildlife trade. Learn how our food choices are affecting the wildlife industry.
Putting “Dollars on the Data:” Map the Meal Gap Report Sheds Light on Food Insecurity in U.S.
The 2016 Map the Meal Gap report provides sobering data about food insecurity and food assistance at the local level in the United States.
The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Gives Americans a One-Month Opportunity to Reduce Hunger
During the month of May, the Stamp Out Hunger campaign gives Americans the opportunity to donate and re-route food to the needy.
Ten Questions with Allan Jury, Vice President of Public Policy at World Food Program USA
Food Tank spoke with Allan Jury, the Vice President of Public Policy at World Food Program USA, who will be speaking at the Food Tank Summit in Washington, D.C.
22 Organizations Working to Restore Soils in 2016
This week, Food Tank highlights 22 organizations that are restoring soils and ecosystems worldwide.
New Report Examines the Links Between Energy, Food, and Water to Propose Policy Solutions
A new report on the Energy-Food-Water nexus examines vulnerabilities and determines policy solutions to strengthen the system.
A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible
Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton
Germany Awards Grant to Protect Biodiversity
Germany leads the way with a historic grant supporting biodiversity.
Improving Food Access in Minnesota
Second Harvest Heartland and Hennepin County Medical Center combine efforts to address food insecurity and chronic disease in Minnesota.
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
