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Food Company Donates to Men's Mental Health Charity
Acts of KindnessMay 11

Food Company Donates to Men's Mental Health Charity

A UK food distributor is turning every batter purchase into hope for men struggling with mental health. For two weeks, T.Quality is giving 50p from each sale to Andy's Man Club, a charity preventing male suicide.

Google: charity donation2 min read
North Tyneside Charity Gets £4,000 to Fight Food Poverty
Acts of KindnessMay 13

North Tyneside Charity Gets £4,000 to Fight Food Poverty

A grassroots charity founded by two sisters just received £4,000 to help neighbors choose between heating their homes and eating. Justice Prince will use the funds to provide food support and run wellbeing programs for struggling families.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Publix Charities Grants $300K to Florida Food Bank
Acts of KindnessFeb 7

Publix Charities Grants $300K to Florida Food Bank

A Florida food bank received a double surprise in one day: $200,000 for a new refrigerated truck and $100,000 to buy food for hungry families. The donations from Publix Charities will help Harry Chapin Food Bank reach more neighbors across Southwest Florida.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Alexandria Kids Collect 1,200 Pounds of Food for Charity
Acts of KindnessJul 24

Alexandria Kids Collect 1,200 Pounds of Food for Charity

Summer campers at Bishop Ireton High School are helping feed hungry children by filling a box truck with groceries for families in need. Their drive supports a local food pantry working to collect 25,000 pounds of food each month when school meals aren't available.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Metallica Donates £40K to Two Glasgow Charities
Acts of KindnessJul 2

Metallica Donates £40K to Two Glasgow Charities

Rock legends Metallica gave £40,000 to two Glasgow charities fighting food poverty and domestic abuse after their record-breaking concert. Fans from as far as Denmark volunteered at a local food bank before heading to the show.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen
InnovationMar 13

Samyang Opens Dutch Plant-Based Food Lab Near Wageningen

Korean food giant Samyang Foods just opened a European research hub in the Netherlands to develop the next generation of plant-based foods. The company chose Wageningen, home to one of the world's top food science universities, to tap into Europe's innovation ecosystem.

Google News - Netherlands Technology2 min read
30 Volunteer Teams Help 20+ Charities in Kingsport
Acts of KindnessApr 19

30 Volunteer Teams Help 20+ Charities in Kingsport

Hundreds of volunteers fanned out across Tennessee's Tri-Cities on Saturday, turning one spring morning into a wave of kindness for local nonprofits. The Acts of Love event connected eager helpers with food banks, farms, and children's charities that desperately needed extra hands.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Florida Food Bank Needs 800 Volunteers This Summer
Acts of KindnessJul 25

Florida Food Bank Needs 800 Volunteers This Summer

All Faiths Food Bank is recruiting 800 volunteers to staff 60 mobile food pantries across Florida this summer, when families face their highest need. Last year, 3,200 "Hunger Heroes" contributed 59,000 hours to fight local hunger.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry
SolutionsMar 6

Church Donates 20K Pounds of Food to Utah Pantry

A semitruck loaded with 20,000 pounds of food arrived at a St. George food pantry, launching a nationwide celebration of America's 250th birthday. The donation will provide 15,000 meals to 9,000 people facing food insecurity.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years
SolutionsFeb 25

Omaha Food Rescue Saves 10 Million Pounds in 12 Years

A food rescue organization in Omaha has redirected 10 million pounds of perfectly good food from landfills to hungry families over the past 12 years. Saving Grace Perishable Food Rescue proves that hunger isn't about food shortage but better distribution.

Google: rescue saves2 min read
Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily
Health & WellnessJan 20

Whole Foods Let You Eat 50% More But Cut 330 Calories Daily

Scientists discovered people eating unprocessed foods consumed 57% more food by weight yet took in 330 fewer calories than those eating ultra-processed foods. The findings reveal humans have built-in "nutritional intelligence" that guides us toward balanced diets when we eat whole foods.

Medical Xpress3 min read
San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas
Acts of KindnessApr 9

San Diego Food Hub Brings Fresh Produce to Underserved Areas

A solar-powered mobile farmers market is helping tackle food insecurity in Southeast San Diego, and now a $10 million food hub will make fresh food access permanent. Project New Village is proving that communities can build lasting wealth through food justice.

Reasons to be Cheerful3 min read
Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste
Acts of KindnessJul 8

Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste

A Kentucky food bank rescued nearly 150,000 pounds of fresh food from retailers in just six months while launching a new volunteer program to help thousands of seniors. The expansion turns would-be waste into hope for families struggling with food insecurity.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Japan & South Korea Invest $60B in Food Tech Revolution
InnovationJul 22

Japan & South Korea Invest $60B in Food Tech Revolution

Japan and South Korea are pouring billions into food technology, creating the world's first dedicated government strategies to transform how food is grown, produced, and distributed. These bold moves could reshape global food systems while tackling hunger and sustainability challenges.

Regional: south korea technology (KR)3 min read
South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste
Planet WinsJun 12

South Africa's New Food Donation Standard Tackles Waste

South Africa just published its first national framework for food donation, clearing up confusion that sent millions of tonnes of safe food to landfills instead of hungry families. The new standard could help feed a nation where nearly two-thirds of households struggle with food insecurity.

Daily Maverick3 min read
Thailand's Food Industry Booms with Healthy Innovation
Health & WellnessFeb 17

Thailand's Food Industry Booms with Healthy Innovation

Thailand's food sector is experiencing major growth as consumers demand healthier, longer-living options. Entrepreneurs are transforming traditional factories into smart, sustainable operations that prioritize wellness without sacrificing taste.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read
Not All Processed Foods Are Bad, New Science Shows
Health & WellnessJun 5

Not All Processed Foods Are Bad, New Science Shows

A groundbreaking review of ultra-processed food studies reveals that wholegrain breads, probiotic yogurts, and plant-based milks might be healthier than we've been told. The problem isn't how food is made, but what's actually in it.

Google News - Health2 min read
Finland Turns Food Waste Into Breakthrough Products
InnovationApr 28

Finland Turns Food Waste Into Breakthrough Products

The University of Helsinki is leading a national project that transforms food industry byproducts into innovative new products. Researchers are finding sustainable ways to use brewery waste, dairy processing leftovers, and other food materials that typically go unused. #

Regional: finland innovation (FI)2 min read
Orange County Bars Turn Cocktails Into Charity Donations
Acts of KindnessJun 5

Orange County Bars Turn Cocktails Into Charity Donations

Three Orange County venues are proving that happy hour can help others, donating hundreds of thousands of dollars to local charities through creative cocktail programs. Every sip supports causes from food insecurity to wheelchair accessibility.

Google: charity donation2 min read
Australia-Thailand Program Links Food Innovators for Good
SolutionsJul 23

Australia-Thailand Program Links Food Innovators for Good

A new 12-week exchange program is connecting Australian and Thai food startups to tackle hunger, sustainability, and nutrition together. Applications are open until July 2026 for businesses ready to make food systems better.

Regional: thailand innovation (TH)2 min read

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