Prior to COVID-19, nearly one million of Guatemala’s children under the age of five suffered from chronic malnutrition or stunting—the highest in Latin America and the Caribbean. Since October 2017, the Desarrollo en Movimiento (DEM) Food Bank has worked to combat hunger and malnutrition in Guatemala City, particularly amongst children, the elderly, and those with…
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Sitava moved her family 30 kilometers from their hometown of Anandgiri Karnataka, India for the opportunity to earn a daily wage. When the COVID-19 crisis hit and lockdowns came into effect, Sitava’s work disappeared, and with it, her ability to provide for her family or return home. For millions of daily wagers like Sitava, India’s…
It is estimated that more than half of South Africa’s 58 million people will require food assistance as a result of COVID-19. Hunger relief at this scale is unprecedented. In the midst of military-enforced lockdowns, FoodForward South Africa has mobilized its countrywide food bank network to increase service capacity in both urban and rural areas….
Dear Partner– Hunger is spiking worldwide. The COVID-19 pandemic continues to threaten countless communities. Yet when compassionate people like you commit to build a better world, radical change is possible. We move closer to the day when no one struggles with hunger. Today is World Food Day, when people unite to advocate for a #ZeroHunger future….
New Research Confirms Food Banks are a “Green” Solution to Hunger Chicago, IL (September 29, 2020) – Food banks in 70 countries mitigated an estimated 12.39 billion kg of greenhouse gases (CO2-eq) last year– the equivalent to nearly 2.7 million passenger vehicles driven in the U.S. – by rescuing food that would have otherwise been…
The Global FoodBanking Network member food banks effectively serve school-age children while schools are in session as well as when schools remain closed due to COVID-19. Chicago, IL (September 16, 2020) – In many parts of the world, schools remain closed due to COVID-19. An estimated 300 million children have been without school meals and…