USDA Ends Key Food Security Report, Leaving Advocates in the Dark – Food Tank
The USDA ended its annual Household Food Security report. Anti-hunger advocates say the decision undermines their work.| Food Tank
The USDA ended its annual Household Food Security report. Anti-hunger advocates say the decision undermines their work.| Food Tank
Diet and weight gain in infancy are believed to factor into future obesity and health concerns; low food security is now widespread in the U.S. due to the COVID-19 crisis, researchers say| The Hub
Science shows we have the tools to feed a growing population without destroying the planet. The post Op-Ed | Freedom to Choose What to Eat—and the Power to Build a Better Food Future appeared first on Food Tank.| Food Tank
'Conflict-driven hunger is man-made, preventable, and one of the gravest injustices of our time.'| Food Tank
Join us this World Food Day 2025 to explore powerful solutions to fight hunger, promote healthy diets, and build a sustainable food future—because together, we can nourish the world. The post Let’s Work Hand-In-Hand for a Better Future on World Food Day appeared first on Food Tank.| Food Tank
Teaching communities about urban agroecology is about more than farming. "We are educating people for sustainability in the 21st century." The post The Promise of Urban Agroecology to Enhance Food and Nutrition Security in the 21st Century appeared first on Food Tank.| Food Tank
Why Investing in Our Local Food System Helps Fight Hunger Manela, a farmer enrolled in the Incubator Program at Big River Farms Under a lingering summer sun, farmers in The Food Group’s Incubator Program moved nimbly between rows to pull stubborn weeds. In the coming weeks, they will harvest and sell what they grow at […]| The Food Group
Featuring two partner food shelves of The Food Group Within the disability community, some prefer person-first language (person with a disability) while others use identity-first language (disabled person). We utilized both to reflect that diversity. July is Disability Pride Month, a time to promote awareness of the disability community and advocate for equity and access. […]| The Food Group
The 2025 Minnesota legislative session wrapped up this week with critical wins in the fight to end hunger in Minnesota. Advocates faced an uphill battle this year due to delays, division, and a somber budget forecast, but we still gained significant ground for food-insecure Minnesotans. The Food Group is committed to creating food for […] The post 2025 Legislative Recap appeared first on The Food Group.| The Food Group
Featuring The Aliveness Project, a partner food shelf of The Food Group June is Pride Month, a time to celebrate the innovations and leadership of LGBTQIA+ people and organizations. From farming to advocacy to anti-hunger work, LGBTQIA+ people are creating change and making waves across Minnesota’s food system. We’re honoring Pride with a look at […] The post Breaking Food Barriers for LGBTQIA+ Minnesotans appeared first on The Food Group.| The Food Group
Updated 5/28/25 Last week, the US House of Representatives passed a budget reconciliation bill targeting the largest cuts to the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) in history. They propose slashing $300 billion from SNAP, effectively reducing the program by 30 percent. In Minnesota, that would mean a $20 million reduction in SNAP benefits each year. […]| The Food Group
This Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we’re celebrating AAPI trailblazers and groundbreakers working across Minnesota food’s system. We’re also celebrating immigrant-led organizations with deep roots in the AAPI community—like our longtime food shelf partner, CAPI USA. CAPI and The Food Group have been collaborators since 2000, working together toward a healthier food system […]| The Food Group
Earlier this month, our farm team at Big River Farms was recognized for its pilot project exploring agrisolar/ agrivoltaics — the practice of farming under and around solar panels. We were nominated for this work by our partners at National Resource Service and proudly accepted the award for Solar Farm of the Year at the […]| The Food Group
