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City Harvest just put three new electric refrigerated trucks on the road to deliver millions of pounds of rescued food across New York City. The trucks produce zero emissions and will help South Bronx residents breathe easier while fighting food waste.
Hunter Crowley spent his mornings in chemotherapy and his afternoons prepping burgers for his thriving food truck business. Now in full remission at 18, he's serving up hope and handcrafted burgers across North Texas.
A mom who started selling $5 gumbo from her car trunk now runs a thriving food truck in Tyler, Texas, thanks to mentorship from the local chamber of commerce. The new chamber director plans to help even more small businesses succeed with hands-on support.
Jaden Smith turned 21 by launching a food truck that serves free vegan meals to homeless people on LA's Skid Row. The I Love You Restaurant has since served up to 500 hot meals per activation and traveled across the country fighting food insecurity.
High school volunteers in Arkansas assembled hundreds of food packs for hungry kids and seniors as part of a massive campaign delivering 250 truckloads to food banks across America. The effort commemorates the nation's 250th birthday with service instead of fireworks.
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.
A yellow food truck in the Netherlands is serving up free pancakes to anyone who brings in cigarette butts instead of cash. The WasteBar has collected over 500,000 butts since 2022, turning the world's most common plastic waste into a creative cleanup campaign.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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.
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is delivering 250 truckloads of food to pantries nationwide, reaching the 100-truck milestone in May. The donations honor America's 250th anniversary and will provide millions of meals to families struggling with rising food costs.
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.
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.
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.
When the food bank truck arrives in Hallock, Minnesota, a chain reaction begins. Within 30 minutes, up to 50 volunteers—from high school students to farmers—spring into action to unload 5,000 pounds of food for their community.
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.
A revolutionary tracking system turns food labels into real-time freshness monitors, potentially saving millions of tons of food from being thrown away unnecessarily. The technology launches across Europe next year.
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