![Niger, Tahoua. A skeletal child receives emergency food through a tube at an emergency feeding center in Niger. Malnutrition is a serious problem each year in Niger, the drought and famine brought it to catastrophic proportions. [Date picture taken: 2005/08/08] © Edward Parsons/IRIN](https://www.worldhunger.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/niger_child_cropped_final-1200x448.jpg)
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United States
USDA launches pilot program allowing SNAP recipients to shop for groceries online
During a two-year pilot program, those receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits — often referred to as “food stamps” — will be able to shop for groceries from online retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and, soon, S...
United States
How going hungry affects children for their whole lives
Food poverty is on the rise in rich countries. And evidence suggests the impact can last for years afterwards. ...
Africa
Southern Africa: 1.6 Million Children Still Need Urgent Assistance After Cyclone Idai
Just over a month after Cyclone Idai tore through Southern Africa bringing devastating floods, UNICEF says the needs in Mozambique remain massive, with 1 million children in need of assistance, followed by more than 443,000 in Malawi and 130,000 in Z...
United States
University of Louisiana food pantry is officially open for business, helping fight food insecurity
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette recently opened a food pantry to help fight food insecurity among students. Campus Cupboard is a free resource for students and staff who require short-term help to meet their food needs. The pantry began o...
Africa
All hands on deck: Halting the vicious circle of stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa
Sub-Saharan Africa is the only region in the world with a growing number of children under the age of five who have stunted growth, meaning they are too short for their age. Although the number of children affected by stunting globally has decreased...
United States
FDA, USDA, EPA Announce Strategy To 'Win On Reducing Food Waste'
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced a federal interagency strategy to address food waste. The announcement follows a Presidential Messa...
United States
Bidwell Riverside Food Pantry Expands Facility Due to Increased Food Insecurity
In Iowa, Bidwell Riverside Food Pantry on the south side of Des Moines says 99,000 Polk County residents are food insecure. With more than 4,000 individuals using the pantry every month, space was getting a little cramped, so they decided to add a 7...
United States
Metallica call for fans to volunteer for local food banks on May 22
Ever the good guys, Metallica have announced their second annual ‘Day Of Service’, inviting fans to unite in the fight against hunger. Along with their non-profit All Within My Hands Foundation, the metal titans will be volunteering at loc...
Asia
The Country Winning The Battle On Food Waste
South Korea has managed to increase food waste recycling levels from 2 percent to 95 percent....
United States
Elkhart Schools teams up with program to package unused food into take-home meals
In Indiana, food rescue organization Cultivate has teamed up with schools to create frozen take-home meals for students....
Africa
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Southern Africa: 1.6 Million Children Still Need Urgent Assistance After Cyclone Idai
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All hands on deck: Halting the vicious circle of stunting in Sub-Saharan Africa
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WorldFish trains farmers to boost food security
by Emmanuel Skoufias
Asia
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The Country Winning The Battle On Food Waste
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The Food Insecurity Of North Korea
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Opinion
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The Impact of Global Climate Change on World Hunger by William Chutney
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Sustainable Development Depends on Better Nutrition for All Nations by Dr. Lawrence Haddad & Dr. David Nabarro
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Solving Dietary Issues Through Public Private Partnerships: An Example from the Field by Paul Sommers
Global
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Acute food insecurity ‘far too high’ UN agency warns, as 113 million go hungry
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Food banks risk being ‘captured’ by corporate PR drive, say activists
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Obesity, climate change and hunger must be fought as one, health experts declare
by Melissa Healy
Agriculture & Nutrition
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One in five people are eating themselves to an early death: Global study
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Philippines El Niño task force to prioritize water, food security
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How you can think yourself thin
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Book Reviews
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Escaping Poverty Requires Almost 20 Years With Nearly Nothing Going Wrong
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‘How to Feed the World’ offers practical, positive solutions to food insecurity
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26 Films Every Food Activist Must Watch
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