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Many food banks have workforce development programs. Food Bank of DE stands out for its focus on supporting people with intellectual disabilities. foodbanknews.org/workforce-deve…

This food pantry runs on rescued food. Why? In addition to reducing food waste, it lowers barriers to accessing food. foodbanknews.org/this-food-bank…

There has always been an undercurrent of anxiety among undocumented populations seeking food assistance. Food banks and pantries are doing what they can to ease anxiety that's now on the rise -- mostly by putting out the welcome mat for immigrants. foodbanknews.org/food-banks-and…

Beacon of Hope food pantry started small in Food is Medicine, serving a handful of clients. Now it's serving nearly 100, getting reimbursed for grocery purchases of around $40,000 a month, and sees the possibility of helping thousands. foodbanknews.org/how-one-pantry…

It's not easy or straightforward, but food banks are doing it. Nearly half of Food is Medicine programs have a community organization as a partner, with the most common partners being a food bank followed by a food pantry. foodbanknews.org/the-slow-but-s…

What's the impact of tariffs on U.S. food insecurity? Our guest columnist says they will likely lead to higher costs for food banks, along with increased demand for food and fewer donations. foodbanknews.org/the-impact-of-…

Various cuts to federal funding threaten food banks, but here's a potential bright spot: a tax-credit program with bipartisan support that can help food banks expand their footprints. foodbanknews.org/the-tax-progra…

Food banks will find it hard to compete in Food is Medicine without having statewide coordination of their activities. foodbanknews.org/food-banks-get…

According to Feeding America, 40% of food banks in the network share geography with tribal communities. Roadrunner Food Bank signaled its commitment to serving such communities when it created its Director of Tribal Relations position. foodbanknews.org/tribal-relatio…

Our take on the federal funding cuts to food banks and pantries: How they came about, how food banks are responding, and how things might get better -- or not. foodbanknews.org/seven-takeaway…

A groundbreaking report 7 years ago found multiple good reasons for food banks to have a nutrition policy. Now, new research from More Than Food Consulting, American Heart Association and Washington Food Coalition is pointing to even more benefits. foodbanknews.org/new-research-f…

With proposed cuts to SNAP of $230 billion over ten years looming (the largest ever in the program's history), Food Research & Action Center is highlighting the measure's potentially severe impact on children and the economy. foodbanknews.org/proposed-snap-…

The strength of Food Bank of Western Massachusetts in Food is Medicine is its ability to partner with others to connect patients to a variety of nutrition and other services. foodbanknews.org/one-food-banks…

One of the most difficult aspects of advocacy is figuring out where to focus. Project Bread met this challenge head on, reviewing 7,000 bills and surveying more than 200 people to identify its eight policy priorities for the year. foodbanknews.org/from-7000-bill…

Once Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana decided to lean into drive-through distributions, it set about making them the best they could be. foodbanknews.org/why-gleaners-i…

Three research studies released in as many months all point to a variety of positive outcomes related to #foodismedicine initiatives. The timing couldn't be better given potentially large cuts to Medicaid. foodbanknews.org/research-resul…

Sourcing food from local grocers is more important than ever for food banks, given the current squeeze on federal funding. foodbanknews.org/retail-recover…

In her book, "The Painful Truth about Hunger in America," Mariana Chilton, PhD, pushes to make love part of the equation in food assistance. In practical terms she's talking about a shared sense of humanity. The MIT Press @mitpress.bsky.social foodbanknews.org/book-review-al…

Is a new law on surplus food helping food banks? The CA law requires restaurants and other food producers to donate surplus edible food rather than send it to landfills. More than 3 yrs in, the law's impact remains unclear. foodbanknews.org/new-law-on-sur…

In a twist on traditional pantry distributions, DC Central Kitchen's Healthy Corners program utilizes urban corner stores as distribution points for healthy food. foodbanknews.org/tapping-corner…