The Republican National Convention theme “We Built It” is a beautifully crafted slogan; if it only provided the full story. Joel Berg discusses the myth of the self made man.
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Oregon Food Bank: Hunger & Food Insecurity In Epic Proportions (video)
In Oregon alone, 20 regional food banks, and 950 local agencies are involved in distributing food to those in need. And, it’s not nearly enough. 25% of the state’s populace are receiving food stamps, and many of those are children.
Rethinking the Problem of Food Waste (video)
Maybe we can’t solve intractable problems of hunger and food insecurity in America, but we certainly could do much more to help to improve the lives of many that would also benefit society as a whole.
Urban Gleaners: Reducing Hunger (video)
For Tracy Oseran, to distribute food that would otherwise be thrown out — reducing food waste and reducing hunger.
The Unconventional Harvest: Melstone, Montana—Population 136
In a land where people wore jeans, boots, and rancher hats all year round – I stuck out like a sore thumb. And I didn’t give a damn. 10 miles east of Melstone, Montana, a stiff wind barreled into my path. The air was hot – yet it felt fantastic. Excerpt 11.
Oregon Food Bank: Hunger & Food Insecurity In Epic Proportions-2 (video)
We would do well to listen to what Rachel Bristol, longtime CEO of the Portland Food Bank has to say on the subject of poverty and food insecurity in the U.S.
The Unconventional Harvest: An Urban Oasis for Food
I wanted to get a close look at food production within the city limits. Urban- and community-based farming is growing in popularity at an exceptional rate. Excerpt 6.
The Buddy Pack Program
November 30, 2010 For children living in poverty and going to school in central and northeast Missouri, there is something to look forward to at the end of the week…their buddy pack. Nondescript backpacks are filled at the local food bank with food and snacks by volunteers. The program started just 5 years ago in […]
Oregon Food Bank Needs Your Help: Blog For Food 2010 Campaign Begins
From February 15 through March 15, 2010, the Blog For Food Campaign, a coordinated effort of participating Oregon bloggers, seeks to help Oregon Food Bank (OFB) raise funds to address the rising (and alarming) levels of hunger and food insecurity in the state. Sadly, Oregon has joined the ranks of four other states (Mississippi, Maine, […]
Farm To School: A Conversation with Marion Kalb-part 3
In this final segment, Marion Kalb, director of the Farm To School program, suggests practical ways to work with food service director and others to bring fresh, locally produced foods into the school cafeteria lunchroom. Kalb shares success stories of schools in different areas of the country that have offered kids fresh vegetables and fruits, […]
