Our stories connect people to their food and highlight solutions that increase access to affordable, nutritious, and culturally significant foods.
Food
A critical global crop, rice makes up roughly 20 percent of calories consumed by humans, but it’s highly dependent on getting the right amount of water. Can it be bred to survive the changing climate?
Meet the Farmer Championing Fair Food Prices While Fighting Food Insecurity
Renee Giroux solves a distribution puzzle for small farmers and brings fresh produce to those who need it most.
How Diverse is the Wine Industry Now?
Has the soul searching following Black Lives Matter led to real change?
The Role of the Hunter in Fighting Hunger
With an abundance of deer spilling into suburban and agricultural land, hunting advocates say there’s never been a better time for humans to reclaim our role in the food chain.
Just Half of Those Eligible for WIC Actually Use the Program
A new study from the USDA shows that the program, which provides supplemental food and social services for women and children, is incredibly underutilized.
Got Leftovers? Community Fridges Can Fight Hunger and Food Waste
Neighbors, nonprofits and mutual aid groups are overseeing hundreds of fridges that bolster access to food in cities from Miami to Anchorage.
Opinion: It’s Time to Stop Underestimating the Scope of Food Fraud
Food fraud affects many more products than consumers know, and not just in high-cost foods such as honey and whiskey.
Who Can Afford Free Food? The Limits of Freeganism
Dumpster diving may sound like a way to save food and money. But for some, the risks are higher than for others.
