Access to affordable, nutritious food is crucial for good health, yet many Americans, particularly in under-resourced communities, face barriers. The result? A $1.1 trillion healthcare bill for diet-related diseases — equal to all the money we currently spend on food itself.
This paper urges a sustainable overhaul of the global food system, drawing on Indigenous food systems and The Rockefeller Foundation's commitment to expand school meal programs in LMICs with a focus on sustainability, nutrition, and equity.
Global food insecurity affects over 700 million people, with climate change exacerbating the issue. To address this, investing in diverse, underutilized crops, especially in Africa, can improve resilience and nutrition. These two reports offer actionable strategies, supporting initiatives like VACS, a partnership focusing on agricultural adaptation.
Civil unrest threatened to interfere with the work of Ecuador's oldest food bank. But the team wouldn't let it happen. And don’t miss the companion story from Ghana!