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  • Fighting Food Waste

    May 28, 2018 |

    BBC |

    Radio |

    Over 15 Minutes

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London

    Technology can help reduce food waste. Olio and Winnow are two examples. Olio is an app that allows people to easily exchange extra or unwanted food for free. Winnow is a smart trash can that calculates the cost of waste in commercial kitchens, inspiring chefs to be more creative to save both food and money.

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  • Morrisons offers boost to 'honesty' fridge network

    May 14, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, Sheffield

    In the UK, a pilot of "community fridges," stocked with food from supermarkets and retailers that would otherwise be wasted for those in need to take as necessary, is being expanded through partnerships and funding from area supermarkets. While the fridges have had success, they are still subject to loss of funding and support when supermarket customers change priorities.

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  • Cod and ‘Immune Broth': California Tests Food as Medicine

    May 11, 2018 |

    The New York Times |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Sebastopol, California

    A trial in several California cities is testing the idea that providing nutritionally tailored meals to chronically ill, low-income patients will have an impact on their health. Similar projects have shown participants had a reduction in the cost of care, an increase in medication adherence, and a reduction in depression.

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  • On Binghamton's North Side, community members seek support for food co-op

    May 02, 2018 |

    Pipe Dream |

    Text |

    1500-3000 Words

    Response Location: United States, Binghamton, New York

    On the North Side of Binghamton, engaged citizens are fighting food insecurity in the wake of several chain grocery stores closing. Since for-profit developers have not followed through on promises to build new grocery stores, the Many Hands Food Co-op was created. Though still in its fundraising stages, the steering committee continues to overcome obstacles on its path to providing accessible, healthy food to the neighborhood.

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  • On-campus food pantries help struggling students succeed in school

    April 18, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

    Text |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Schenectady, New York

    As more low-income students and single parents enter two and four year colleges, over 570 campuses across the United States have responded by opening food pantries to fill the gap between food stamps and dining halls. New York recently mandated that all schools within the state system provide food pantries because food security produces healthy minds. The model, which runs on donations from the community, costs little to colleges and has proven to be widely replicable.

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  • 'It's been my compass': helping the homeless failed by the government

    April 03, 2018 |

    The Guardian |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: England, Greater London

    Two social enterprises in London are making significant strides in helping out the homeless and rough sleepers. One, named Beam, uses a crowdfunding platform to help finance training and qualifications for work for a variety of professions, from beauticians to electricians. The other, named Overstream Clean, hires the homeless to perform cleaning and gardening work, and they advertise themselves as a cleaning company rather than a social enterprise. Those who have gone through the programs say that they feel empowered and motivated by the help offered by their community.

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  • Farming Brings Refugees Closer to Home Through Food and Community

    January 18, 2018 |

    Yes! Magazine |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Chapel Hill, North Carolina

    The Transplanting Tradition Community Farm, based outside of Chapel Hill, North Carolina, has given ethnic Karen, Chin, and Burmese immigrants families space to grow and sell food, as well as receive trainings and other services. But they aren't farming just for money - the farm can help refugees find a sense of home and happiness in a new country.

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  • How France became a global leader in curbing food waste

    January 03, 2018 |

    The Christian Science Monitor |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: France

    Around the world, "1.3 billion metric tons, or one-third of all the food produced, is thrown away.” France is tackling the issue, by becoming the first country to make it illegal for grocery stores to throw away unused food.

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  • The Network Keeping Dallas' Most Vulnerable Citizens Afloat

    December 18, 2017 |

    Politico |

    Photojournalism |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

    In Dallas, where the poverty rate was only lower than in Houston and Philadelphia in 2017, nonprofits and charities are using a comprehensive approach to provide immediate relief. Local organizations like Sharing Life Community Outreach provide food pantries, free clothing, personal services, and also partner with local hospitals to share valuable information.

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  • 'Super beans' raise hopes in hunger-prone parts of Africa

    December 03, 2017 |

    Associated Press |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Uganda, Nwoya

    Food security due to land degradation is a growing concern in Uganda, especially in light of the massive influx of South Sudanese refugees streaming into the country and the instability of food donations to support them. A new, high-yield "super bean," specially bred by 'gene banks' in Africa for its rapid maturation rate, is helping Ugandan farmers to grow more of their own food with fewer resources and break the dependency on aid to feed their families.

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