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It’s not news that women and girls are disproportionately affected by hunger. And it’s not news that food insecurity faced by women and girls is directly tied to their lack of economic opportunities. What may be new to some, however, is the role that food banks play in connecting the dots between these sets of…

With a population of more than 1.4 billion people, India is one of the most ethnically, religiously, politically, and culturally diverse countries in the world; but like most countries, it faces significant hunger challenges. India currently ranks 101 out of 116 on the Global Hunger Index, revealing that 14 percent of the population is undernourished….

Since 2017, Food Banking Kenya (FBK) has been increasing access to food in Kenya. GFN works alongside FBK by advising the development of special programs and providing funding to strengthen operations and feed more people across the country. While COVID-19 drove up hunger rates exponentially, FBK distributed almost 8,000 percent more food in 2020 over...

In 2019, The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) launched an ambitious strategic plan to support the expansion of food banking service to 50 million people facing hunger by 2030. But just six months after the launch of the strategic plan, the scope of global hunger had changed dramatically with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.   And…

During the last 15 years, The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) has supported the launch of food banks in approximately 20 countries. This year, we started a unique program to continue that critical work with an even sharper focus. Chris Rebstock, GFN director of field services, explains how the New Food Bank Development Program helps visionary…

Running a food bank is no simple operation: staff juggle many responsibilities, from procuring food and forming partnerships to navigating supply chain logistics and raising funds—and so much more. To accomplish all of this, food bankers need access to resources to stay up to date with the industry. In August, The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN)…

Fifteen years ago, The Global FoodBanking Network was created to ensure that people around the world have access to food. The mission was simple: launch, strengthen, and sustain a global network of local food banks to support communities when they need it most. This mission still guides us today. Innovate to Alleviate celebrates our 15th…

Fifteen years ago, The Global FoodBanking Network was created to ensure that people around the world have access to food. The mission was simple: launch, strengthen, and sustain a global network of local food banks to support communities when they need it most. This mission still guides us today. Innovate to Alleviate celebrates our 15th…

Fifteen years ago, The Global FoodBanking Network was created to ensure that people around the world have access to food. The mission was simple: launch, strengthen, and sustain a global network of local food banks to support communities when they need it most. This mission still guides us today. Innovate to Alleviate celebrates our 15th…

Fifteen years ago, The Global FoodBanking Network was created to ensure that people around the world have access to food. The mission was simple: launch, strengthen, and sustain a global network of local food banks to support communities when they need it most. This mission still guides us today. Innovate to Alleviate celebrates our 15th…