Food Tank is highlighting 20 cookbooks that showcase diverse culinary voices and feature delicious recipes as well as the stories, traditions, and adaptations that inspire them.
18 Eye-Opening Food Systems Documentaries to Watch
Dive deep into the global food scene with this list of compelling films and docuseries. These 18 documentaries unpack everything from the struggles of small-scale farmers to the incredible work of activists advocating for a more sustainable food future. Whether…
José Andrés and GW Join Forces to Create the Global Food Institute to Revolutionize Food Systems
The Institute will serve as a hub to drive new research that will revolutionize food systems.
Chef Marc Murphy Helps Feed Ukrainian Refugees Fleeing Violence
Working with World Central Kitchen, Chef Marc Murphy is working to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence.
Michelle Obama’s New Cooking Show Inspires Kids to Try Foods from Around the World
First lady Michelle Obama joins two puppets—Waffles and Mochi—on a culinary journey across the globe in a new family-friendly show.
Danielle Nierenberg to Receive 2020 Julia Child Award
As part of the Smithsonian’s Food History Weekend, Food Tank President Danielle Nierenberg will receive the 2020 Julia Child Award.
New FEED Act to Address Food Insecurity With Help From Restaurants
The new FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act will ease restrictions on federal aid to help state governments enlist restaurants for emergency food preparation.
30+ Restaurants Giving Back To Their Communities With Free Meals and Groceries During COVID-19
To respond to COVID-19, restaurants have gotten creative and transformed into community kitchens. Here’s a running list of restaurants around the U.S. that have begun donating meals, selling groceries, and assembling meal kits.
How Will Coronavirus Affect Our Food? The Pandemic and Our food Systems, a Dispatch From Mexico
As COVID-19 spreads in Mexico, citizens will likely see the pandemic impact food security, student nutrition, agricultural workers, and more.
Support These 50+ Organizations Helping Restaurants, Workers, and Farmers Survive COVID-19
The COVID-19 pandemic has hurt everyone in the food system, from farmers to restaurant servers to hungry students. Here is a running list of organizations you can support with donations of money, food, and your volunteer time.
José Andrés Suggests a Federal Bailout Focused on Feeding America
In a recent New York Times article, chef and activist José Andrés calls for the adoption of a proposal called “America Eats Now.” He outlines how the federal government could feed vulnerable Americans while supporting struggling farmers, food distributors, and chefs amid COVID-19.
A Note on Food Tank’s Exciting Plans to Convene Virtually As We Stay Healthy At Home
Food Tank’s Danielle Nierenberg will conduct live interviews with incredible guests every day, allowing us to continue talking and asking questions about the food system while we stay safe at home.
20 Plant-Forward Chefs Loving Vegetables This Valentine’s Day
Food Tank is highlighting 20 chefs proving plants are some of the most versatile ingredients for special occasions—especially this Valentine’s Day.
10 Plant Forward Cookbooks that Make Greener Eating Easier
Chefs and cookbook authors show the potential of reaching a nutritious, sustainable food system by championing plant-based cooking.
20 Good Food Reads for Spring
Now that spring is here, Food Tank has selected 20 great new books for you to read this season—from food politics to personal memoirs by iconic chefs and more.
In Aftermath of Hurricane Maria, Celebrity Chef Jose Andrés Is Feeding Thousands in Puerto Rico
Celebrity chef Jose Andrés and the team of the World Central Kitchen are working alongside local Puerto Rican chefs to feed more than 5,000 Puerto Ricans per day in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
