Innovative action from school nutrition directors makes school meals possible during the pandemic.
DC Offers Another Round of Relief to Restaurants
Mayor Muriel Bowser will award up to 700 grants to DC’s hardest-hit restaurants.
Nourishing Community Through Art: Estella Scrooge Benefits Food Tank
“Estella Scrooge: A Christmas Carol with a Twist” – a modern take on Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol – premiered this month. Together with Streaming Musicals, the film’s producers are donating a portion of proceeds to support Food Tank.
The Future of Sustainable Food Production Requires Combining Traditional and Tech, says Amanda Little
The food system is fragile, but it is possible can make it stronger and more resilient by combining traditional farming and new technology, according to journalist Amanda Little.
Combating Water Scarcity on the Navajo Nation
Nearly one in three Navajo Nation households are without indoor plumbing. Yolanda Tso founded WATERED to bring handwashing stations to households to help fight COVID-19.
Has COVID-19 Led to a Plant-Forward Revolution?
Plant-based product sales are on the rise as consumers think more critically about the foods they eat and their role in the food system.
Maryland Bans EPS Packaging in Food Service
With the EPA saying EPS packaging “can have serious impacts upon human health, wildlife, and aquatic environment, and the economy,” Maryland decides to ban foam packaging altogether
COVID-19 Endangers Indigenous Right to Food, Says U.N. Report
As COVID-19 aggravates food insecurity, U.N. releases new study documenting Indigenous peoples’ experiences.
School-Based Food Bank Programs Most Effective, Report Says
A new report shows that food bank programs are important in fighting hunger in school children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Insecurity Increasingly Tied to Obesity in the United States
A recent study finds the correlation between obesity and food insecurity has doubled over the last two decades in the United States.
Watch “The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants”
Food Tank and Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center recently hosted The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants. Watch the full event now and learn from some of the top chefs as they discuss the ways the pandemic is impacting the restaurant industry.
Industry Leaders Gather to Discuss the Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants
Join restaurateurs and industry leaders in discussion about the impact of COVID-19 and the post-pandemic future of restaurants.
Diwali Food Drive Provides Emergency Food Throughout Chester County, PA
Diwali Food Drive is helping provide food to people in need in Chester County, PA during Diwali.
17 Organizations Helping Revive Restaurants
These organizations are working to revive restaurants for short and long-term success.
Becoming a Citizen Eater
To be a citizen eater, a person must not only votes with their fork, but with their vote, to create the kind of food system they want to see.
White Pony Express Rescues Fresh Food for Californians in Need
Through the COVID-19 Food Waste Solutions Fund, ReFED is helping White Pony Express rescue food and divert it to Californians in need.
36 Organizations Helping Solve the Climate Crisis
These 36 organizations can connect you to climate solutions, no matter if you’re already a climate activist or someone who wants to learn more.
USDA Extends Free Meals for Children Until End of 2020 – 2021 School Year
The USDA has extended free meals for children until the end of the 2020 – 2021 school year.
Donation-Only Restaurant Provides a Hot Meal and Community
Alabama restaurant Drexell and Honeybee’s provides meals to everyone who visits – free of charge.
Join Food Tank and FAO North America for the 2020 World Food Day Twitter Chat
Food Tank and FAO North America will host a live Twitter chat to discuss how consumers to policymakers businesses can come together to build a stronger, more resilient food system.
