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Stephen Ritz on Urban Farming And Food Access in The Bronx

Stephen Ritz discuss how his organization is adapting to feed their community.

Food Tank is calling attention to six ways the government shutdown affects the food system, from federal workers to farmers and food banks.

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Six Programs, Services Squeezed by Government Shutdown

From reduced food inspections to a lapse in services for farmers, the shutdown’s effects are hitting more than just furloughed workers across the country.

Congressman Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania detailed for Food Tank his work on food security and the importance of strong food policy in America.

Focus on Food: A Conversation with Congressman Dwight Evans

Congressman Dwight Evans of Pennsylvania details his work on food security in America and the importance of strong food policy both domestically and internationally in a conversation with Food Tank.

Food Bank works towards systemic change to end hunger in San Francisco and Marin County.

SF-Marin Food Bank Works Towards Systemic Change

Teri Olle, Policy and Advocacy Director at SF-Marin Food Bank, emphasizes the importance of collaboration in order to end food insecurity and hunger in San Francisco and Marin County, where 1 in 4 residents need food assistance.