Food fakery and more...

I'm always pleased to receive my Riverford newsletter called 'Wicked Leeks' as there's generally several stories which are relevant to the Food for Thought topic we have as part of our Year 7 offering.

Here's a recent example:

A new campaign, launched last week by The Global FoodBanking Network, aims to draw attention to the links between food loss and waste, hunger and climate change – and the work food banks are doing to tackle all three. The campaign communicates the need for collaboration and action on food loss and waste to funders, businesses and policymakers, who all have a key role in mobilizing #FoodForChange.

Food has the power to create change. Change that can improve lives, strengthen communities and protect our planet.

We are living in a world in which around 30% of the global population are moderately or severely food insecure, with more than 280 million people facing severe hunger. Meanwhile, one-third of food is lost or wasted globally every year. With food loss and waste responsible for half the food system’s greenhouse gas emissions, this has significant implications for the climate crisis.

Food banks connect the dots between action on hunger and action on climate. They recover nutritious food that would otherwise be lost or wasted, and get it to the people who need it most. Less food wasted means fewer greenhouse gas emissions, and fewer people going hungry.

The Global Food Banking Network has partners in more than 50 countries across six continents. Their model brings together local people, farmers, producers, manufacturers, retailers, funders and foundations, facilitating collaboration to alleviate hunger, reduce the climate impacts of food loss and waste, and drive positive change for people and the planet.

If you are interested in learning more and getting involved, visit #FoodForChange at www.foodbanking.org/foodforchange or follow @foodbanking.