The Massachusetts Avenue Project is building a more equitable food system and educating young people to be food justice advocates.
Public Health
Two Billion People Eat Insects and You Can Too
Edible insects have long been a part of the human diet and are commonly consumed as a food source in many regions of the world. It is estimated that two billion people currently consume insects as part of their diets.
The Fight for Equality in Farming: International Women’s Day 2016 #IWD2016
Food Tank highlights 15 powerful organizations working to uplift women in the food and agriculture field.
Local Markets are a Key Resource for Seeds for Small Farmers
Local markets are highly utilized channels in places like Kenya, Haiti, South Sudan, Zimbabwe and more.
A Hope Based On Things That Are Possible
Food Tank talks with climate change expert Dr. Richard Houghton
Seven Projects Protecting Soils Around the World
The International Year of Soils has ended, but the work is just beginning for these soil projects.
Germany Awards Grant to Protect Biodiversity
Germany leads the way with a historic grant supporting biodiversity.
Sixteen School Lunch Programs Making a Difference
Organic, sustainable, and nutritious school lunch programs are a great way to fight obesity and food insecurity.
Boston Grocery Store Fights Food Waste and Spreads Access to Healthy Food
Boston grocery store reduces food waste to help food security and promote healthy habits.
Improving Food Access in Minnesota
Second Harvest Heartland and Hennepin County Medical Center combine efforts to address food insecurity and chronic disease in Minnesota.
A New Way to Think About Fast Food
Chefs Roy Choi and David Patterson opened a new fast food restaurant in Los Angeles, CA.
Lowering Meat Consumption, Reducing the Impacts of Climate Change
Chatham House researchers encourage the global community to eat less meat to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Culinary Comics: 10 Comics as Delicious as they are Delightful
These delectable comics will satisfy any appetite. Pick one up and expand your palate for both the culinary and sequential arts.
Improved Crop Storage Bags Can Improve Harvests and Incomes
PICS Bags, developed by Purdue University, are proving useful for insect-free crop storage in sub-Saharan Africa.
Mexico’s Soda Tax May Offer Solutions for the Country’s High Obesity Rate
Nations around the world are on the edge of their seats, waiting to see how Mexico’s soda tax will weather before rejuvenating legislation at home.
The Eat Think Vote Campaign Wins a National Food Policy for Canada
The Eat Think Vote campaign prompts the conversation for a national food policy in Canada.
Who Really Runs America? According to Richard Manning, Industrial Agricultural Has the Final Say
Richard Manning’s latest article in Harper’s Magazine reveals how politics are powerless to the demands of industrial agriculture.
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.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
Two Birds with One Stone: Fighting Both Food Waste and Hunger
Ampleharvest.org is expanding their network to reduce both food waste and hunger.
