#food-security
#food-security

SF food

Readers Respond: Oregon lawmakers should step up for food bank cuts

USDA's $500 million cut to food bank shipments significantly jeopardizes food assistance programs.

fromTime Out New York

NYC food

300 dozen eggs will be given out for free across NYC this weekend

FarmerJawn is giving away 300 dozen eggs to support New Yorkers facing high egg prices.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

Peckham Soup Kitchen searching for new home

Peckham Soup Kitchen, a crucial resource for the community, faces closure due to the redevelopment of its temporary space, with no relocation options available.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Food Banks Mississauga makes 'painful but necessary' layoffs, program cuts | CBC News

Food Banks Mississauga is laying off staff and cutting programs to manage increasing demand amid limited resources.

2 days ago

After Trump Aid Cuts, Food Banks Scrounge and Scrimp

Charitable organizations are under increased pressure to provide meals for those in need due to food shortages.

fromPortlandTribune.com

SF food

Readers Respond: Oregon lawmakers should step up for food bank cuts

USDA's $500 million cut to food bank shipments significantly jeopardizes food assistance programs.

fromTime Out New York

NYC food

300 dozen eggs will be given out for free across NYC this weekend

FarmerJawn is giving away 300 dozen eggs to support New Yorkers facing high egg prices.

fromwww.bbc.com

London

Peckham Soup Kitchen searching for new home

Peckham Soup Kitchen, a crucial resource for the community, faces closure due to the redevelopment of its temporary space, with no relocation options available.

fromwww.cbc.ca

Canada news

Food Banks Mississauga makes 'painful but necessary' layoffs, program cuts | CBC News

Food Banks Mississauga is laying off staff and cutting programs to manage increasing demand amid limited resources.

more#community-support

fromLos Angeles Times

1 week ago

Arugula Salad with Egusi Granola, Sorghum and Sherry Vinaigrette

Sorghum is a crucial ingredient that enhances food security in Ghana while adding unique flavors to dishes.

#self-sufficiency

Everyday cooking

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Home poultry farming is rising due to increasing egg prices and bird flu fears, but local laws in Florida complicate the effort.

fromThe New Yorker

2 weeks ago

Mental health

Recession Indicators Are Everywhere

Growing your own food can help mitigate the financial strains of a recession.

Everyday cooking

Backyard chickens: Floridians start raising hens to combat rising egg prices

Home poultry farming is rising due to increasing egg prices and bird flu fears, but local laws in Florida complicate the effort.

fromThe New Yorker

2 weeks ago

Mental health

Recession Indicators Are Everywhere

Growing your own food can help mitigate the financial strains of a recession.

more#self-sufficiency

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.

NYC food

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.

SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.

fromsfist.com

SF DA Charges Five SF Food Markets With Ringing Up $4 Million in Fraudulent Food Stamps Charges

Fraudulent EBT cash exchange scheme in San Francisco leads to over $4 million in charges.

NYC food

fromCity Limits

Opinion: Expanding SNAP to Restaurants Can Feed New Yorkers & Boost Small Businesses

Expanding SNAP to include restaurants can enhance community nourishment and economic support.

SNAP should evolve to meet modern food consumption patterns and assist small businesses.

more#snap

fromQNS

NYC parents

Meng calls on Department of Homeland Security to restore funding for local food pantries - QNS

Rep. Grace Meng urges restoration of funding to NYC food pantries to prevent hunger crises during DHS reviews.

#gaza

Berlin food

Gaza people surviving on canned food as fresh produce rotting' at border

UN aid chief warns of severe food shortages in Gaza due to blockade, calling for urgent international action.

Berlin food

Will Israel's starvation policy work in Gaza?

Gaza faces an impending food crisis with supplies running out and bakeries closed.

Berlin food

Gaza people surviving on canned food as fresh produce rotting' at border

UN aid chief warns of severe food shortages in Gaza due to blockade, calling for urgent international action.

Berlin food

Will Israel's starvation policy work in Gaza?

Gaza faces an impending food crisis with supplies running out and bakeries closed.

more#gaza

#agriculture

World news

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Microplastics damage plant photosynthesis, endangering global food supplies and increasing risks of hunger.

400 million more people could face starvation due to microplastics affecting staple crops.

Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks

The elimination of federal programs threatens the financial stability of small farms reliant on government support.

Science

fromwww.dw.com

Scientists crack the code for why locusts swarm DW 02/27/2025

A major locust swarm in 2020 caused $8.5 billion in crop damage across East Africa, threatening food security for millions.

The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial

Microplastics may reduce crop yields by 12%, raising urgent concerns about food security.

Crushed Rocks Could Be the Next Climate Solution

Crushed basalt enhances crop yields while significantly increasing CO2 sequestration in agricultural lands.

Sunday roast in crisis? Climate change causing shortage of veg

Brits may face a shortage of staple vegetables like cauliflower due to climate-related weather changes.

World news

Microplastics hinder plant photosynthesis, study finds, threatening millions with starvation

Microplastics damage plant photosynthesis, endangering global food supplies and increasing risks of hunger.

400 million more people could face starvation due to microplastics affecting staple crops.

Trump Cuts Could Squeeze Small Farmers and Food Banks

The elimination of federal programs threatens the financial stability of small farms reliant on government support.

Science

fromwww.dw.com

Scientists crack the code for why locusts swarm DW 02/27/2025

A major locust swarm in 2020 caused $8.5 billion in crop damage across East Africa, threatening food security for millions.

The Guardian view on microplastics: harmful pollution must be curbed | Editorial

Microplastics may reduce crop yields by 12%, raising urgent concerns about food security.

Crushed Rocks Could Be the Next Climate Solution

Crushed basalt enhances crop yields while significantly increasing CO2 sequestration in agricultural lands.

Sunday roast in crisis? Climate change causing shortage of veg

Brits may face a shortage of staple vegetables like cauliflower due to climate-related weather changes.

more#agriculture

#inheritance-tax

4 weeks ago

UK politics

Farmers strike and warn of 'empty shelves' and 'rationing' of bread which could spark 'panic buying' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers in the UK are striking against inheritance tax, warning of potential bread shortages due to withheld milling wheat.

Miscellaneous

Major supermarkets warn Reeves inheritance tax on farmers threatens 'food security' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor's inheritance tax proposal threatens UK food security by jeopardizing small family farms.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves has to realise she can't plough on with the farm tax | Phillip Inman

Farmers' protests against the inheritance tax highlight significant concerns about food security and financial stability within rural communities.

4 weeks ago

UK politics

Farmers strike and warn of 'empty shelves' and 'rationing' of bread which could spark 'panic buying' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers in the UK are striking against inheritance tax, warning of potential bread shortages due to withheld milling wheat.

Miscellaneous

Major supermarkets warn Reeves inheritance tax on farmers threatens 'food security' - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Chancellor's inheritance tax proposal threatens UK food security by jeopardizing small family farms.

UK politics

Rachel Reeves has to realise she can't plough on with the farm tax | Phillip Inman

Farmers' protests against the inheritance tax highlight significant concerns about food security and financial stability within rural communities.

Funding cuts devastate agricultural researchers and farmers working to fight climate change

Cutbacks in agricultural funding threaten advancements needed to combat climate change effects on farming.

Environment

Earth could warm by 7C by 2200 - leading to flooding and famine

Future generations face extreme climate challenges, even with moderate carbon emissions reduction.

Environment

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Retreating glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people, affecting agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity.

fromeuronews

Miscellaneous

Nobel prize winners seek food solutions to avoid global hunger crisis

Food experts call for dramatic increases in research funding and effective distribution methods to combat global hunger and food insecurity.

UK news

Climate crisis threatens Pakistan's bees and honey trade

Pakistan's honey varieties have decreased from 22 to 11 due to climate change and pollution, threatening the beekeeping industry.

fromWashington Post

OMG science

Study models asteroid collision's potentially devastating impact

A medium-size asteroid impact could cause severe climate disruptions and threaten food security on Earth.

fromFast Company

4 weeks ago

Funding cuts devastate agricultural researchers and farmers working to fight climate change

Cutbacks in agricultural funding threaten advancements needed to combat climate change effects on farming.

Earth could warm by 7C by 2200 - leading to flooding and famine

Future generations face extreme climate challenges, even with moderate carbon emissions reduction.

Glacier meltdown risks food and water supply of 2bn people, says UN

Retreating glaciers threaten food and water supply for 2 billion people, affecting agriculture and exacerbating food insecurity.

Miscellaneous

fromeuronews

Nobel prize winners seek food solutions to avoid global hunger crisis

Food experts call for dramatic increases in research funding and effective distribution methods to combat global hunger and food insecurity.

UK news

Climate crisis threatens Pakistan's bees and honey trade

Pakistan's honey varieties have decreased from 22 to 11 due to climate change and pollution, threatening the beekeeping industry.

fromWashington Post

Study models asteroid collision's potentially devastating impact

A medium-size asteroid impact could cause severe climate disruptions and threaten food security on Earth.

more#climate-change

from48 hills

East Bay food

Good Taste: The marvelous matching power of food banks - 48 hills

Matching donations amplify individual contributions to food banks in Northern California, effectively addressing food needs in underserved areas.

#environmental-impact

Microplastics Are Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants

Microplastics significantly hinder photosynthesis in plants, threatening global food security.

fromresund Startups

Startup companies

Re:meat Secures 1 Million to Build Sweden's First "Meat Brewery" in Lund

Re:meat raised €1 million for Sweden's first "meat brewery," aiming to revolutionize meat production and enhance food security.

Microplastics Are Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants

Microplastics significantly hinder photosynthesis in plants, threatening global food security.

fromresund Startups

more#environmental-impact

Startup companies

Re:meat Secures 1 Million to Build Sweden's First "Meat Brewery" in Lund

Re:meat raised €1 million for Sweden's first "meat brewery," aiming to revolutionize meat production and enhance food security.

fromFuturism

Scientists Just Discovered Something Absolutely Horrifying About Microplastics

Microplastics threaten global food supplies by reducing plants' photosynthetic efficiency, leading to crop losses.

Aid workers warn people are dying and they're going to continue dying' as funding cuts hit

Cuts to food assistance by major nations are leading to increased starvation worldwide, particularly affecting vulnerable populations.

fromSacramento Bee

Federal funding cut for California farms program, impacting farmers, food banks, schools

The Farms Together Program, aiding small farmers in selling to food banks, is losing federal funding due to government budget cuts.

fromThe Washington Post

USDA's $1B in cuts leaves farmers and schools bracing for impact

The Trump administration's budget cuts will negatively affect food security programs, impacting schools, food banks, farmers, and communities.

NYC parents

fromBronx Times

Thousands of cans of baby formula to be distributed to Bronx families after price gouging settlement - Bronx Times

A legal settlement mandates the donation of baby formula to Bronx families after companies engaged in price gouging during the 2022 shortage.

World news

fromwww.dw.com

Zimbabwe battles aid shortages as drought bites DW 03/05/2025

Drought-prone communities in Zimbabwe face dire prospects as aid cuts from the US threaten their survival and food aid reliance.

London food

Farmers stand defiant against the Met Police and brilliantly arrive to protest in combine harvesters - London Business News | Londonlovesbusiness.com

Farmers are protesting against the Met Police's attempt to ban tractor use in central London, highlighting their determination to defend their rights.

#global-hunger

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

How cuts at U.S. aid agency hinder university research

The Soybean Innovation Lab is crucial for addressing global hunger through soybean innovations, but it faces closure due to federal funding cuts.

Miscellaneous

Nobel prize winners call for urgent moonshot' effort to avert global hunger catastrophe

Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates urge immediate action to boost food production to combat future hunger crises.

fromInside Higher Ed | Higher Education News, Events and Jobs

How cuts at U.S. aid agency hinder university research

The Soybean Innovation Lab is crucial for addressing global hunger through soybean innovations, but it faces closure due to federal funding cuts.

Miscellaneous

Nobel prize winners call for urgent moonshot' effort to avert global hunger catastrophe

Over 150 Nobel and World Food Prize laureates urge immediate action to boost food production to combat future hunger crises.

As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The U.S. government is exploring egg imports due to soaring prices and is investing $1 billion to combat bird flu.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

Thieves begin targeting breakfast foods in 2nd major egg heist

Egg theft is rising due to soaring prices caused by a bird flu outbreak.

As Egg Prices Soar, U.S. Looks to Import From Other Countries

The U.S. government is exploring egg imports due to soaring prices and is investing $1 billion to combat bird flu.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Miscellaneous

Thieves begin targeting breakfast foods in 2nd major egg heist

Egg theft is rising due to soaring prices caused by a bird flu outbreak.

more#bird-flu

Aid freezes and withdrawals leave Sudan's needy battling famine alone

US aid freeze severely impacts Sudan's emergency food kitchens, exacerbating a humanitarian crisis with millions affected.

SF politics

fromThe Mercury News

California Senate Bill takes aim at saving farm lands

Senator Cortese's bill aims to enhance funding for agricultural land preservation amid development pressures in the Bay Area.

fromIrish Independent

Miscellaneous

Micheal Martin's meeting with Ukrainian president Zelensky cancelled

The Munich Security Conference event on food security in Ukraine was unexpectedly cancelled, affecting discussions critical to international and regional security.

#sustainable-living

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

NYers are beating rising egg prices with their very own chicken coops: 'I don't worry about where my eggs are coming from'

With rising egg prices, a Staten Island firefighter created his own chickens to secure fresh eggs for his family.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

We're a family of 7 living on one salary. Here are 11 things we're doing to combat the rising prices of groceries.

Implementing practical strategies can mitigate rising grocery costs.

Emphasizing homegrown food sources is essential amid inflation.

Changing shopping habits and focusing on staples helps save money.

fromNew York Post

Miscellaneous

NYers are beating rising egg prices with their very own chicken coops: 'I don't worry about where my eggs are coming from'

With rising egg prices, a Staten Island firefighter created his own chickens to secure fresh eggs for his family.

fromBusiness Insider

Miscellaneous

We're a family of 7 living on one salary. Here are 11 things we're doing to combat the rising prices of groceries.

Implementing practical strategies can mitigate rising grocery costs.

Emphasizing homegrown food sources is essential amid inflation.

Changing shopping habits and focusing on staples helps save money.

more#sustainable-living

fromSilicon Canals

European startups

Barcelona's KOA Biotech reels in 2M

KOA Biotech secures €2M funding to advance aquaculture technology.

Investment focuses on addressing environmental impact and food security.

The company's biosensor system targets early detection of fish farm infections.

fromwww.amny.com

Miscellaneous

CUNY unveils new food pantry at Macaulay Honors College to combat student food insecurity | amNewYork

CUNY opened its first Mountain Lion Food Pantry to combat food insecurity among students.

fromMission Local

Mission District

The Fillmore's Safeway is shutting down. The city has no plan.

The closing of the Fillmore Safeway leaves the community without a grocery store, raising accountability issues among city officials.

Marketing

fromPrx

The World

Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas sparks divided reactions reflecting deep-rooted tensions.

Indonesia's free meal program aims to combat poverty and malnutrition among schoolchildren.

Global shipping industry faces pressure to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

American TikTok users protest by switching to alternative platforms like RedNote.

Miscellaneous

fromNature

The astonishing scientists who starved to protect plants during the Second World War

The botanists of Leningrad showed incredible sacrifice during the siege to protect their seed bank, vital for future food security.

fromLos Angeles Times

Cooking

What (and how) do you cook during an epic disaster?

Disasters heighten awareness of essential needs, including food and its preparation methods.

fromThe Atlantic

Health

Dinner Is Terrible

Dinner is a vital, but often burdensome, daily commitment for many people.

fromTechCrunch

European startups

Full Nature Farms launches smart irrigation system at CES 2025 to reduce agricultural water waste | TechCrunch

Agriculture faces significant challenges with water scarcity and inefficiency; innovative solutions are crucial for sustainable farming.

Full Nature Farms offers a revolutionary smart irrigation platform that can greatly improve water efficiency and crop yields.

Climate crisis wreaking havoc' on Earth's water cycle, report finds

The climate crisis significantly disrupts the water cycle, leading to increased frequency and severity of floods and droughts worldwide.