One in six adults in Australia did not have enough food to eat in 2021, according to Foodbank Australia’s Hunger Report. Additionally, more than half of people facing food insecurity in Australia go an entire day without eating at least once a week.  At the same time, Foodbank Australia, a member of The Global FoodBanking Network…

The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) and PYXERA Global are partnering to offer unique and innovative ways for employees to give back.  One example is the Reimaging Green(er) Solutions to Hunger Challenge, which brought together five teams of 28 employees from various companies and sectors to think critically and provide climate-friendly solutions to hunger.  PYXERA Global…

The Global FoodBanking Network and the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic identify policy recommendations designed to decrease food waste, support food donation, and combat climate change in Kenya. Nairobi, Kenya (May 17, 2022) — Today, the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) and The Global FoodBanking Network released a new analysis on food donation…

  This piece is part of a series that examines the impact of our current strategic plan over the last three years. Read “Part I: Finding Certainty in Uncertain Times. In 2019, The Global FoodBanking Network’s leadership set what felt like an ambitious first objective in a new strategic plan—to help food banks expand food…

Today, The Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) and The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) published a new issue brief highlighting laws and policies from countries around the world that support greater food donation by providing liability protections. Promoting Food Donation: Liability Protection Law and Policy shares best practices designed to support food donation, reduce…

Our food systems produce enough food for everyone, but nearly one-third of all food that is produced is lost or wasted—adding to global greenhouse gas emissions—while 1 in 4 people face food insecurity globally. In a new episode of The Consumer Good Forum’s Sustainability podcast, GFN CEO and President Lisa Moon shares how food banking can be…

The Global FoodBanking Network and Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic research identifies policy opportunities to address critical global issues. Food waste depletes natural resources, causes lasting environmental damage, and squanders an opportunity to redirect food to millions of people who are food insecure. Food donation offers a solution—it redirects safe, surplus food…

The Global FoodBanking Network Appoints Fatma Samoura, Gonzalo Muñoz, Xavier Lazo Guerrero, and Kumiko Watanabe to Board of Directors Today, The Global FoodBanking Network (GFN) welcomes Fatma Samoura, Gonzalo Muñoz, Xavier Lazo Guerrero, and Kumiko Watanabe to its Board of Directors. With their extensive knowledge and expertise, the four new members will be essential in…

By Anthony Kitchen and Gabriela Kafarhire In late June, more than 40 food banking professionals from seven countries met to exchange ideas, best practices, and expertise as a part of the 2021 Africa Food Bank Incubator Conference. Due to the pandemic, it was the first time this group had the opportunity to get together in…

“Day after day we hear stories about locally-led food banks who are innovating in the face of new and persistent challenges related to COVID-19. It is their entrepreneurial spirit and deep commitment to serving their community that fills us with inspiration and momentum as we enter 2021. The Global FoodBanking Network is powering the most…