Poverty

HungerFree Doubles Up Its Efforts to End Global Hunger

Food Tank sat down with HungerFree’s Paul Newnham to find out more about the growing movement to end global hunger.

To End Poverty, We Must Empower Rural Women

Hailey Tucker of One Acre Fund tells the story of Jeanette, a farmer in Rwanda, Africa.

A Vision for a Hunger-Free World

In a recent video, World Vision tells us what we can do to feed the world.

Waste Not: After the Harvest is Rescuing Produce Across the Midwest

After the Harvest rescues food from farms in Kansas and Missouri to feed the hungry.

Fresh Minds and Fresh Foods: Local Food and Education Programs in Southern Wisconsin

REAP Food Group is making local sustainable food a priority in Southern Wisconsin.

Don’t Farm Naked

Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.

Strengthening Farming Communities from the Ground Up: An Interview with Groundswell International

Food Tank discusses Groundswell International’s sustainable farming efforts with CEO Steve Brescia.

5 Ways to Improve Workers’ Rights in the Food System

This Labor Day, Food Tank is recognizing the social justice, equality, fair wages, and safety that all farm and food workers deserve.

India, Religious Divides, and the Fight Against Hunger

Indian officials fight against egg distribution for the country’s malnourished poor.

Small-Scale Farming to Stop Cocaine Production

As Colombia halts its aerial spraying program, the alternative development programs look to turn farmers towards legal agriculture.

Exploring The MEANS Database: An Interview with World Food Prize Youth Institute Alum Maria Rose

World Food Prize alum Maria Rose has a powerful new project that aims to connect food to those in need.

Food Security After Ebola

In the wake of the Ebola outbreak, West African countries turn to face their next challenge: food security.

Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope in Southwest Florida

The Harry Chapin Food Bank of SWFL is provides rescued food and services to the community through its many programs and partnerships.

Working Together to Feed Mississippi

Mississippi Food Network’s programs are feeding hungry children in the community.

Community Shop Takes Grocery Shopping to the Next Level

Community Shop provides low-cost food and related support services to low-income communities through partnering with retailers to save fresh surplus food.

24 Ways Chefs are Cooking up Change Outside of the Kitchen

Chefs have a unique part to play in making the food system more environmentally sustainable, socially just, and delicious.

Eating Justly: Vermont Law School Conference Addresses Challenges, Solutions to Food Justice

The “Global Food, Local Solutions” conference raised key challenges to achieving food justice.

Parkway Gardens Bring Healthy Food to Angelenos

The Los Angeles City Council has voted in favor of parkway gardening –community members can now grow healthy food without fearing a fine.

“Global Sustainable Food and Agriculture: A Landscape Assessment” Released at Milan Expo

The Global Alliance for the Future of Food is working for strategic and collaborative funding of food and agriculture sustainability initiatives.

The Stop Community Food Centre: Empowering People in Need

The Stop Community Food Centre in Toronto empowers low-income people through food.

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