The world's first food bank was St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona, founded by John van Hengel in 1967. Many function on a ware house model by distributing food to outlets called food pantries mainly run by non profit organization. Although recently food banks started accepting fresh foods due to health concerns and safety usually they do supply only canned foods. Sources of food banks come from excess supply in farms, or retail over orders and government purchases to hungry people
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Case Studies: Success Stories from Around the World A. Case Study 1: Transitioning from Food Pantries to Urban Farms Who knew that a community garden in an impoverished Philadelphia neighborhood could show us the future of food security? The Philly Urban Creators have done more than provide fresh produce by converting unused lots into thriving urban gardens. They've empowered a community to take control of their food source—and that's something to write home about! B. Case Study 2: Digital Platforms Bridging Gaps in Food Distribution Australia’s Yume Food is a perfect example of using technology for social good. They’ve created an online marketplace for restaurants and food outlets to sell surplus food at a reduced price. It’s a win-win: businesses cut losses, consumers get cheaper food, and the planet has fewer food scraps headed for the landfill. C. Case Study 3: The Effect of Policy Changes on Rates of Food Insecurity Brazil has a battle cry that should resonate worldwide: “Food is a right, not a commodity.” Adopted in 2003, Brazil's Zero Hunger strategy amplified social protection, made school meals mandatory, and supported family farming. Here's the kicker—it decreased the percentage of Brazilians facing food insecurity from 34.7% in 2004 to 22.6% in 2013. Click here for sustainable food security programs and projects: https://www.briefmd.org/blank-2