2016 is the U.N. International Year of Pulses, which will celebrate the sustainability of grain legumes.
Public Health
Gaining Ground Teaches Organic Farming While Feeding Massachusetts’ Hungry
Gaining Ground is a volunteer-driven organization striving to grow organic produce for Massachusetts’ food insecure population.
In Des Moines, the Food Bank of Iowa Uses Schools to Alleviate Food Insecurity
Through numerous food distribution schemes, the Food Bank of Iowa hopes to achieve its vision of a hunger-free Iowa.
The Crop Trust Calls for Conservation of Genetic Crop Diversity
The Crop Trust works to establish international food security by conserving crop diversity through the collection of seeds from all over the world.
Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation
The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.
Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood
Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.
Fighting Hunger with Fruit: The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project
The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project allows fruit tree owners to donate their surplus harvest to feed the hungry.
Collaboration is Key to Alaska’s Food Security
The Alaska Food Policy Council is encouraging collaboration in its mission to increase access to healthy, local, and traditional foods.
Campus Kitchen Volunteers Reroute Food Waste
Student volunteers across the U.S. are rerouting food waste from campus cafeterias with the Campus Kitchens Project.
Improving Access to Food to Energize a City
Through its Urban Food Project, REV Birmingham is working to energize the city and promote economic development in Birmingham.