More than 200 participants gathered from 55 countries to discuss the challenges family farmers face across the globe, as well as opportunities to better support and prioritize their efforts.
Examining Dollar Stores: Health, Community, and Food Access
A recent report shows there are opportunities to use dollar stores’ position in the community to increase access to healthy foods.
Overcoming Barriers to Food Access Through Digital Grocery Solutions
Grocery retailers are recognizing that Online SNAP Online doesn’t just bring the benefit of convenience. It also helps eaters shop for groceries with dignity.
Revolutionizing Access to Local Food: How Local Foods Mohawk Valley is Pioneering Online Farmers Markets
Local Foods Mohawk Valley is supporting farmers and increasing access to local food with their year-round online farmers market.
Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Flourish Amidst Soaring Food Insecurity and Inflation in the U.S.
The rise of pay-what-you-can farm stands is becoming a beacon of hope amidst the persistent challenges of food insecurity and inflation across the United States.
The Fight Against Food Apartheid in Shreveport, Louisiana
Shreveport Green is working to address shortcomings in local food systems and ensure that communities have access to fresh, nutritious food.
Community Food Navigator Leading The Way Toward Food Sovereignty in Chicago
The Community Food Navigator provides important resources related to accessing nutritious food in neighborhoods with low food access.
Op-Ed: Free School Meals Are Here to Stay in Massachusetts. Who’s Next?
Massachusetts is the 8th U.S. state to provide free school meals, a solution to end child hunger.
Just Announced! See the Incredible Lineup for Our Chicago Summit
Join Food Tank in Chicago as we explore strategies to empower eaters, expand food access, and create healthier food environments.
The New Narrative of Rural Communities Has To Put People First, Not Profit
To support thriving rural areas, every part of the food system needs to recognize that people are more important than profit.
Black-led Food Co-ops Restore Justice, Hope, and Power
Co-ops can serve as one tool for Black communities address systemic inequalities in the food system.
Inspiring the Next Generation on Sankofa Farms
Sankofa Farms Agricultural Academy is helping young Black students connect more deeply with the food system while equipping them with career readiness skills and helping them envision new paths for their futures.
Beyond Band-Aid Fixes: Helping Communities Feed Themselves
Food Systems for the Future is helping startups scale up and improve nutrition outcomes for underserved and low income communities.
The Power of Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid
Chicago, author, ESPN sports analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho explains how he is helping a Chicago neighborhood address issues of food access through a community food mart.
Massachusetts Guarantees Free School Meals for 2022-2023 School Year
Thanks to the extension, 400,000 students will continue to have access to free school meals.
Mutual Aid Organizations Help Community Heal After Hate Attack
Mutual aid organizations work to ensure residents on the East Side of Buffalo affected by the mass shooting continue to receive nutritious food and necessities.
World Food Security: Past Crises, Current Issues, and Future Prospects
Active global cooperation will be needed to prevent widespread hunger and starvation.
Ensuring Dignity and Agency through Chilean and South Korean Food Market Models
Food market models can respond to local needs while guaranteeing privacy and freedom of choice.
NYC-Based Grassroots Collective Uses Food as a Tool of Resistance
This collective focuses on developing concrete strategies to address environmental sustainability, food sovereignty, racial equity, and economic justice.
Young Jordanian Innovators Combat Food Insecurity with WFP and UNICEF Support
Seed funding will help five men and women advance their solutions to address food insecurity in Jordan.