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NYC Food Rescue Gets 3 Electric Trucks for Cleaner Air
Planet WinsFeb 2

NYC Food Rescue Gets 3 Electric Trucks for Cleaner Air

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.

Electrek2 min read
Teen Beats Brain Cancer While Running His Own Food Truck
Community HeroesJul 1

Teen Beats Brain Cancer While Running His Own Food Truck

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.

Google News - Cancer Survivor2 min read
Tyler Chamber Helps Gumbo Seller Build Food Truck Business
SolutionsMay 27

Tyler Chamber Helps Gumbo Seller Build Food Truck Business

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.

Google News - Small Business Success2 min read
Jaden Smith's Free Vegan Food Truck Feeds LA's Homeless
Acts of KindnessMar 19

Jaden Smith's Free Vegan Food Truck Feeds LA's Homeless

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.

Good Good Good2 min read
Jonesboro Youth Pack Food for 250-Truck Nationwide Push
Acts of KindnessMar 27

Jonesboro Youth Pack Food for 250-Truck Nationwide Push

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.

Google: volunteers help2 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
Dutch Food Truck Trades Pancakes for Cigarette Butts
SolutionsMay 28

Dutch Food Truck Trades Pancakes for Cigarette Butts

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.

Guardian Environment2 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
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
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
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
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
Church Donates 100+ Truckloads of Food Across America
Acts of KindnessMay 30

Church Donates 100+ Truckloads of Food Across America

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.

Google: volunteers help3 min read
Kentucky Food Bank Saves 150K Pounds From Waste
Acts of Kindness3d ago

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
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
50 Volunteers Keep Minnesota Food Pantry Running Strong
Community HeroesApr 23

50 Volunteers Keep Minnesota Food Pantry Running Strong

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.

Google: volunteers help2 min read
Smart Food Labels Could Cut Waste by 40% by 2027
Planet WinsFeb 7

Smart Food Labels Could Cut Waste by 40% by 2027

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.

Phys.org - Technology3 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
Shenzhen's Smart Food Banks Serve 500K Meals in 3 Years
SolutionsApr 9

Shenzhen's Smart Food Banks Serve 500K Meals in 3 Years

Shenzhen turned food banks digital with vending machine-style cabinets that let vulnerable residents pick up free groceries anonymously using just their phones. The city's high-tech solution has distributed nearly 500,000 donated items across 22 locations, transforming food waste into dignified support for those in need.

Sixth Tone2 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

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