By Rita Ouimet, Project Coordinator, Healthy Food Financing Initiative According to the USDA, 34 million Americans suffer from food insecurity and poor grocery access in the United States. However, nearly 20% of Black Americans reside in households grappling with food insecurity, a rate almost double the national average of 10.2%. Moreover, they are three times…Read More…
We’re excited to announce that the FAO Schwarz Family Foundation has selected The Food Trust as one of six leading nonprofits to host a 2024-2026 FAO Schwarz Fellow. The FAO Schwarz Fellowship is an intensive, transformative two-year experience that develops the next generation of social impact leaders. The Food Trust’s fellow will join our farm to school team, working directly with youth and school…Read More…