Food Banks Fill the Blanks
When social safety nets aren’t enough or an emergency throws us off course, food banks are there to fill our plates with the food we need.
And that’s not all. Ahead of #WorldFoodDay, follow along to see how food banks fill in the blanks for solutions to climate change, food insecurity, malnutrition, and more. ➡️ https://www.foodbanking.org/foodbanksfilltheblanks
#FillTheBlanks #WorldFoodDay
Food Banks Fill the Blanks
We all play a role in building better food systems for people and the planet. Food banks help #FillTheBlanks for solutions to climate change and food insecurity.
Tell us: How will you help #FillTheBlanks?
Here are a few ideas to get you started:
+ Volunteer or donate to your local food bank
+ Reduce your food waste at home or work
+ Advocate for better food policies in your country and local community
+ Share the work and impact of locally led food banks with your friends and family
#FLWDay #ClimateChange #IDAFLW
How do food banks reduce food loss and waste?
Today is International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste! Want to help halve food loss and waste by 2030?
Food banks prevent food loss & waste, reducing greenhouse gas emissions while helping more people access safe, healthy food.
Foodbank Australia's Brianna Casey shares how food banks #FillTheBlanks for solutions to climate change and food insecurity.
#FLWDay #IDAFLW
Food Banks & Food Donation Policy
Want to see food systems that work for both people and the planet?
Food banks—paired with good food donation laws and policies—are part of the solution.
Explore the Global Food Donation Policy Atlas to find policy research and recommendations that can help increase food donations around the world. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/FoodDonationAtlas
The Food Law and Policy Clinic of Harvard Law School #FillTheBlanks
Want to see more businesses help slow climate change? Food banks can help!
Want to see more businesses help slow climate change? Food banks can help!
Here are five ways businesses can help food banks #FillTheBlanks in solutions to climate change and food security. ⤵️ https://bit.ly/PartnerWithFoodBanks
School Meal Programs
School meals programs are unique to their communities. 🍽️ They might include breakfast or lunch, take-home meals for holidays and breaks, school gardens, or nutrition education.
Tell us: What should a #SchoolMeals program for your community include?
Global Child Nutrition Foundation
What's in store for global food prices?
At last week's "What's in Store for Global Food Prices" session, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO)'s Chief Economist Dr. Maximo Torero emphasized the importance of proactive policies that:
▶️Avoid export restrictions
▶️Tackle food loss & waste
▶️Focus on the most vulnerable
Re-watch the presentation and let us know what you think! ➡️ https://bit.ly/3xnwtpA
What’s in Store for World Food Prices? Is a New Hunger Crisis Inevitable?
What’s in Store for World Food Prices? Is a New Hunger Crisis Inevitable?
Food prices and food insecurity are on the rise and the war in Ukraine is exacerbating the situation even more. In March, the Food and Agriculture Organization Price Index hit a record high, retreating only slightly in April. Experts predict that food prices won’t decrease significantly anytime soon. What does this mean for our global agrifood systems and food security?
Ingredient
Fill in the blank 💬
My favorite local ingredient to cook with or meal to make is_______.
Maybe it's a specific fruit or vegetable, a meaningful dish to your community or country, or a favorite comfort food that always reminds you of home.
APT Sustainable Sundays
It's #SustainableSunday! What local ingredients are you cooking with today?
For food banks, sourcing locally produced foods and cultural staples are crucial. It's not only a climate-friendly choice but it strengthens local food systems and ensures that people can access food that is meaningful to their communities.
In Mexico City, Alimento Para Todos México produces its own tortillas, totopos (tortilla chips), and breadcrumbs. By preparing these foods on site, its partner agencies and the communities they support have consistent access to these important local staples.
5 Benefits of School Meal Programs
There are a lot of reasons to love school meal programs. 🧡
Food banks play a vital role in supporting these national programs and filling the gaps where national efforts are not yet in place or not meeting demand.
Find out how in our op-ed for Devex — find the link in the comments. ⬇️
Faces of Food Systems
With United Nations Food Systems Summit 2021, we’re celebrating the #FacesOfFoodSystems - and that includes YOU!
From food bankers to Indigenous Peoples to farmers, women, youth, and everyone in between, people all over the world have contributed to food systems
transformation.
Share your story tell us how you and your community are transforming food systems! Learn more: bit.ly/UNFSS-FOFS
NFBD Graphic
Every week, GFN receives requests from local leaders who are eager to launch a food bank for their community.
In a new Q&A on our blog, Chris Rebstock, GFN's director of field services, shares how we're helping them adapt the food banking model to work best for their community's unique needs and local food systems.
Read the blog: https://bit.ly/nfbd_gfn
Happy New Year from GFN!
From all of us at The Global FoodBanking Network, we wish you a happy and healthy new year! 🥳
This #FoodBankFriday and New Year's Eve, we want to share a special THANK YOU to every food bank staff, volunteer, and partner who showed up for their communities during another difficult year. 💜
We are grateful to work alongside you to alleviate hunger around the world. We wish you a happy and healthy new year!
Tag a food bank or food bank staff, volunteer, or supporter that you want to say "Thank you" to!
Annual Report 2021
In 2020, GFN member food banks partnered with nearly 60,000 community organizations, including daycares, afterschool programs, homeless shelters, and food pantries.
With support from a food bank, these organizations can focus their budget and time on their specialty services like medical care, job training, and childcare.
Explore more: https://bit.ly/322kqlW
Happy New Year from GFN!
This year, the Network and the communities it serves faced both persistent and new challenges. But the diversity of the people and places that make up and support this Network made it possible to adapt and reach our neighbors facing hunger.
From our food bank partners around the world and all of us at The Global FoodBanking Network, thank you for supporting local solutions that alleviate hunger. 💜
Innovate to Alleviate: 15 Years of Advancing Food Banks
Food banks delivered crucial support in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, serving 40 million people in 2020—132% more than in 2019.
Find out how GFN member food banks are serving an average of 200,000 more people monthly than prior to COVID-19: bit.ly/15YearsOfGFN
Annual Report 2021
In 2007, GFN was founded with Bancos de Alimentos de México, Food Banks Canada, Feeding America, and Red Bancos de Alimentos.
Fifteen years later, the Network includes 49 food banks across 44 countries!
Explore some of the incredible work GFN member food banks have led over the last 15 years to make hunger relief more effective, efficient, and inclusive: bit.ly/15YearsOfGFN
International Volunteer Day
As the need for food assistance drastically increases due to the pandemic, volunteers continue to show up for their local food bank and neighbors.
Today on #InternationalVolunteersDay, join us in sharing a THANK YOU to food bank volunteers around the world!
💬 Join us in the comments:
- Do you volunteer at a food bank? Tell us why!
- Leave a note of thanks for food bank volunteers across the globe!
Distributing Food with Dignity
Walking into one of Korea Foodbank’s Food Markets might remind you of your local grocery store—except at these markets, items are free.
Watch how the markets give families and individuals food choices—Korean staples, fresh produce, and frozen and packaged items—while also providing toiletries, clothes, cleaning supplies, and more.
Collaborating to Increase Access to Food
Think food banks only distribute canned and boxed foods? Think again! Today, 11% of product distributed by GFN member food banks come from the agricultural sector!
Asociación de Bancos de Alimentos de Colombia ABACO's REAGRO program is a great example of how food banks work with local farmers to rescue fresh produce and distribute it to community organizations.
See more food bank innovations: bit.ly/Innovate2Alleviate
#Innovate2Alleviate #15YearsOfGFN #PoweringCommunities
Innovate to Alleviate Hunger
On #WorldFoodDay, we’re reminded that an estimated 768 million people are facing hunger around the world.
And nearly one-third of all food produced is lost or wasted.
But solutions exist.
☀️ Share this post to shine a light on community-driven solutions that alleviate hunger and reduce food loss and waste!
➡️ Learn more about GFN and our member food banks are working to #Innovate2Alleviate hunger around the world: bit.ly/Innovate2Alleviate
Innovate to Alleviate: Distributing food with dignity
Have you been following #Innovate2Alleviate to see ways that GFN member food banks are making hunger relief efforts more effective, efficient, and inclusive?
Check out innovation #13: Distributing food with dignity
Walking into one of Korea Foodbank’s Food Markets is a unique food bank experience.
Watch how the markets give families and individuals food choices—Korean staples, fresh produce, and frozen and packaged items—while also providing toiletries, clothes, cleaning supplies, and more.
See more food bank innovations: bit.ly/Innovate2Alleviate
#Innovate2Alleviate #15YearsOfGFN
Innovate to Alleviate: Producing fresh foods
Through October 16, we’re sharing 15 food bank ideas that #Innovate2Alleviate hunger in their communities.
Check out innovation #10: Producing fresh foods
Food banks excel in food storage, packaging, and delivery. But some food banks are getting creative in the kitchen, especially when they can provide a cultural staple or make use of surplus produce!
Throughout the Bancos de Alimentos de México network, food banks produce tortillas, masa, breads, jams, and sauces. By producing on site, the food banks can provide local agencies with staples while reducing food waste.
Watch to see what Alimento Para Todos México, Bamx Tepatitlán, and Banco de Alimentos de Juanacatlán A.C. are cooking up!
See more food bank innovations: bit.ly/Innovate2Alleviate
#15YearsOfGFN
Innovate to Alleviate: Collaborating to increase access to fresh food
Have you been following along with #Innovate2Alleviate to see ways that GFN member food banks are making hunger relief efforts more effective, efficient, and inclusive?
Check out innovation #8: Collaborating to increase access to fresh food.
Think food banks only distribute canned and boxed foods? Today, 11% of food distributed by GFN member food banks comes from the agricultural sector!
Asociación de Bancos de Alimentos de Colombia ABACO's REAGRO program is a great example of how food banks work with local farmers to rescue fresh produce and distribute it to community organizations.
See more food bank innovations: bit.ly/Innovate2Alleviate
#Innovate2Alleviate #15YearsOfGFN #HambreCero #BancosdeAlimentos
Innovate to Alleviate: 15 Years of Advancing Food Banks
Fifteen years ago, The Global FoodBanking Network was created to ensure that people around the world have access to food. The mission was simple—launch, strengthen, and sustain a global network of local food banks to support communities when they need it most. This mission still guides us today.
Innovate to Alleviate celebrates our 15th anniversary by highlighting 15 unique innovations—game-changing approaches and adaptations from GFN and member food banks that make hunger alleviation efforts more efficient, effective, and inclusive.
Follow along today through October 16, #WorldFoodDay, on all our channels: bit.ly/Innovate2Alleviate
#Innovate2Alleviate #15YearsOfGFN
International Day of Charity
Across 44 countries, GFN member food banks are showing up every day for their communities. 💜
Today, on International #CharityDay, we share our immense gratitude to the food bank staff, volunteers, partners, and supporters who are working together for a world with #ZeroHunger.
Scholars of Sustenance Thailand NAR
In 2020, GFN member food bank Scholars of Sustenance Thailand - SOS Thailand adapted when their usual food supply was disrupted by the pandemic.
Read more about food banks' creative responses to supply chain challenges: https://bit.ly/3dVZnnM
#PoweringCommunities
NAR Food Banking Kenya video
When supply chain issues impacted GFN member food bank Food Banking Kenya's usual volume of donations, they switched gears and expanded their agricultural recovery program. This program now makes up 55 percent of their food distribution.
Read more: https://bit.ly/3iTvy9t
#PoweringCommunities #FoodBanks #ZeroHunger