Good News About Food

Celebrating innovative ways that we're ensuring equitable access to food — and ways that food is being used for good

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Good News This Week: December 2, 2023 - Helmets, Hairdressers, & Veggies

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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From Food Reviewers To Climate Activists, Meet Some Change-Makers From This Year's Forbes '30 Under 30'

The yearly list introduces individuals making a positive impact, inspiring with bold solutions, and contributing to a more inclusive world.
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Good News This Week: November 25, 2023 - Dogs, Turkeys, & Tiny Homes

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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No, You Can't Donate Thanksgiving Leftovers - But Here's What You Can Do Instead

It’s tempting to want to do something good with all of those Thanksgiving leftovers, but food banks can’t take them. Here’s other ways you can help donate this Thanksgiving.
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This is the Best Way To Toss Your Pumpkins After Halloween, According To Sustainability Experts

An array of options exist, and a landfill doesn’t need to be its final resting place.
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Seed Keeping & Culinary Mentorships Could Restore Native Food Traditions That Have Been Under Attack for Centuries

The Native American Food Sovereignty Alliance is actively revitalizing food systems, promoting food sovereignty, and teaching cultural practices to secure a sustainable future for Native communities.
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How To Take Part in the Teal Pumpkin Project This Halloween

4 million U.S. children have food allergies, which can make trick-or-treating on Halloween difficult. The Teal Pumpkin Project encourages households across the country to offer non-food treats so that even kids with food allergies can have fun on Halloween.
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Good News This Week: September 30, 2023 - Ice Cream, Trees, & Groceries

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Good News This Week: September 23, 2023 - Lunches, Voters, & Climate Initiatives

Your weekly roundup of the best good news worth celebrating...
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Hannah Ritchie of Our World in Data: On Good News & How To Make a Difference

In honor of the release of Hannah Ritchie’s TED Talk from TED 2023, we’re sharing our interview with her.
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24 Best Vegan Chocolate Bars for Plant-Based Cravings

Your guide to the best vegan chocolate on the market — so you can satisfy your sweet tooth without the dairy or other animal products.
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Free Lunch ATX: The Zine Project Feeding Austin’s Unhoused Communities

A group of creative activists in Austin creates a quarterly zine to fund the distribution of daily meals to the city's homeless community.
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