The global population consumes about US$9 trillion of food each year, but the external cost of that food is more than double that—US$19.8 trillion.
School Food
29 Organizations Promoting Food Literacy in Schools
Meet 29 organizations bringing food literacy to the classrooms and communities across the United States and Canada.
New Report Finds 100 Percent Organic, Plant-Forward School Meals Produce More Than Just Health Benefits
These values-based school meals can also benefit the environment and boost the local economy.
Food Literacy Center To Open a Green Cooking School for Low-Income Students in Sacramento
Sacramento’s Food Literacy Center will offer students hands-on cooking classes from a new net-zero energy facility and garden.
SNAP-Ed Is Helping U.S. Families Make Healthier Choices, Study Shows
Study shows SNAP-Ed is helping U.S. families make healthier choices.
Green Bronx Machine Debuts New Documentary on Food Access
New food focused documentary featuring the work of Green Bronx Machine shows the reality of communities working towards a healthier future.
Pandemic, Fresh Food Act Influencing Farm-to-School Efforts in West Virginia
West Virginia farmers and schools are adapting to the pandemic and learning lessons in local sourcing.
Food Banks Face Surging Demand This Holiday Season
Food banks face are facing a major surge in hunger this holiday season. Food Tank shares ways to help and food banks to support.
USDA Proposal Aims to Loosen School Nutrition Standards
A proposed rule by the USDA will reintroduce 1 percent chocolate milk, cut in half whole grain serving requirements, and relax sodium restrictions.
26 Children’s Books to Nourish Growing Minds
Food Tank’s list of children’s books to read about food and the food system.
