Each year, more than 1.6 billion tons of edible food —approximately one-third of food produced for human consumption —is lost or wasted while millions of people face hunger. GFN and partner food banks work with businesses all along the supply chain—from farmers to the food service industry—to recover wholesome food and distribute it to people…

How do food banks source and recover food? Collecting from food drives or obtaining surplus products from food manufacturers may come top of mind, but that’s just the tip of the iceberg. Food sourcing is a complex and dynamic process as food banks recover wholesome food from a variety of sources across the supply chain—from…

For over 180 years, John Deere has developed technologies that farmers and ranchers around the world have used to produce food for a growing world population. But John Deere is also committed to supporting nonprofit organizations that help ensure everyone has access to the food that farmers and ranchers produce. To that end, John Deere…

The cost of food, fuel, and fertilizer are rising rapidly across the globe due to a series of disastrous, interrelated issues. Officials from the United Nations are calling the confluence of events a “perfect storm” and “the greatest cost-of-living crisis in a generation.” Earlier this year, food prices hit record levels, the highest seen since…

Alleviating hunger is a daunting, complex task that is only possible through creative, committed partnerships. When businesses partner with food banks, they support community-led solutions that alleviate hunger and reduce food loss and waste while working toward company objectives. Why are food banks such agile business partners? Because they work at the intersection of food…

Food banks around the world focus on providing healthy diets, autonomy over food choices, and nutrition education as they alleviate food insecurity. A nutritious diet lays the foundation for a healthy and productive life. Unfortunately, for many people around the world, healthy food is out of reach—and the lingering effects of the pandemic and rising…