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Enlisting ‘foodies’ in the assault on hunger

Chefs and food lovers have a role to play

Farmer’s markets featuring locally grown foods are making a comeback in developed countries, as consumers rediscover the pleasures of heirloom fruits and vegetables and lesser-known varieties of grains and legumes. Farmers in developing countries are also recovering traditional crops that were disappearing, and people are learning to bring these foods back into their diets.

Host a dinner party!

How eating together can help end hunger

If you enjoy having friends over to share food and conversation, why not throw a dinner party where the theme is Ending Hunger? [...]

Holiday gifts that give back

Pay it forward this holiday season with socially conscious presents

If you want to pay it forward this holiday season, give a thoughtful, sustainable gift where the proceeds go to a charity or social business. We call it giving with a conscience. [...]

Vacation with a conscience

Travel the world and help end hunger

How can you go on holiday and help end hunger at the same time? Well, when tourism is handled responsibly, it can actually contribute to the financial well-being of small farmers and their communities. [...]

Supermarkets dominate world food sales

Is there any room left for small farmers?

There’s no question about it: supermarkets are taking over the world. In 1990, supermarkets only accounted for about 10-20 percent of worldwide food retail. Today, that figure has jumped to 50-60 percent. Giant supermarket chains like Walmart, Carrefour and Shoprite have planted their flags on nearly every continent. But what does this mean for small farmers? [...]

The Hunger Book: pick of the month

The Last Hunger Season, by Roger Thurow

We’ve all heard the facts, and we’ve seen the statistics. There are nearly 870 million hungry people in the world. One in eight people in the world goes to bed hungry every night. Food production will need to increase by over 50 percent by 2050. But amidst all the numbers, it’s easy to forget the very human element of hunger. [...]

Chronic hunger is a simple, nasty reality for the person who suffers. But bringing an end to hunger is a complex challenge. Learn about the forces that cause hunger, who’s working on the problem and what’s working. Be informed. You’ll find a lot of resources right here.