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.
Meet 29 organizations bringing food literacy to the classrooms and communities across the United States and Canada.
These values-based school meals can also benefit the environment and boost the local economy.
Sacramento’s Food Literacy Center will offer students hands-on cooking classes from a new net-zero energy facility and garden.
Study shows SNAP-Ed is helping U.S. families make healthier choices.
New food focused documentary featuring the work of Green Bronx Machine shows the reality of communities working towards a healthier future.
West Virginia farmers and schools are adapting to the pandemic and learning lessons in local sourcing.
Food banks face are facing a major surge in hunger this holiday season. Food Tank shares ways to help and food banks to support.
A proposed rule by the USDA will reintroduce 1 percent chocolate milk, cut in half whole grain serving requirements, and relax sodium restrictions.
Food Tank’s list of children’s books to read about food and the food system.
A new report shows that food bank programs are important in fighting hunger in school children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The USDA has extended free meals for children until the end of the 2020 – 2021 school year.
On this week’s episode of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg,” hear about the teachers and educational organizations working to ensure that students stay fed and engaged.
Through nutrition and garden education, teachers are building a stronger food system.
Didier Toubia of Aleph Farms discusses cultivated meats. Paula Daniels discusses the Center for Good Food Purchasing.
FoodCorps service members continue to serve students as they conduct food and nutrition education online and assist with emergency school meals.
Rebecca Eyre discusses equity in eating disorder treatment. Curt Ellis discusses school food and nutrition education
In response to school closures as a result of COVID-19, two garden-based education programs in the South are adapting similar approaches to continue to use gardening as an educational tool for students.
Nancy Roman of Partnership for a Healthier America on increasing access to fresh produce and encouraging healthy eating habits among children.
The Managing Director of The Rockefeller Foundation Devon Klatell discusses how philanthropies can empower the food system. Then, Danielle talks with Dr. Katie Wilson about the importance of school nutrition staff employees and how policymakers can help increase access to food in a safe manner.
