African farmers address climate change with old and new practices
Farmers in Africa are combining ancient fertilizer methods with new technologies to combat climate change and ensure food security for the growing population. [ more ]
Calls to give Londoners the right to grow vegetables on public land
Creating a right to grow policy on public land can empower communities to cultivate food sustainably, combat food poverty, and increase food security in urban areas. [ more ]
English farmers to be offered largest ever' grant scheme amid food security concerns
Rishi Sunak announces largest grant scheme for farmers and creation of food security index.
Concerns over Brexit impact on food security, farming schemes focusing on nature rather than production, and trade deals undercutting British farmers. [ more ]
Federal government commits to creation of national school food program | CBC News
The federal government plans to launch a national school food program benefiting 400,000 children annually with a $1 billion investment over five years.
Advocates emphasize the need for a national program to address food insecurity among Canadian families and support children's health and education. [ more ]
NYC's free after-school culinary program is serving up more than just a SNACC - Bronx Times
Sustainable Nutrition and Community Connection (SNACC) is an after-school program that provides free groceries and virtual cooking sessions to 8th and 9th grade students in NYC.
SNACC aims to improve health outcomes and strengthen communities by ensuring youth have access to nutritious food and support systems to thrive in school.
Founder Danielle Levin Cohen conducted research on the benefits of after-school programs and found that food security was a key factor in student success. [ more ]