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Farm cooperatives allow Latinos to grow and sell food on their own terms

Victoria Bouloubasis

June 25, 2021 |

Southerly |

Multi-Media |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Henderson, North Carolina

Tierra Fertil Coop in Henderson County, North Carolina is helping the Latino community in the area grow their own food. Residents are able to keep what they grow at no cost, tend to their gardens and build community. The coop also operates as a business by selling excess fruits and vegetables at local markets.

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How a Richmond nonprofit is breaking barriers to mental health access among youth

Shannon Lilly

June 24, 2021 |

WTVR-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

3-5 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Richmond, Virginia

ChildSavers is a Richmond-based nonprofit offering students access to mental health services. The organization has group therapy sessions specifically focused on race and race-based stressors, along with telehealth and outpatient services.

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Chocpocalypse Now! Quarantine and the Future of Food

Nicola Twilley, Cynthia Graber, Geoff Manaugh

June 22, 2021 |

Gastropod |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: Australia, Barrow Island, Western Australia

Off the coast of Australia, the energy company Chevron is experimenting with new quarantine management techniques to ensure that any plants and pests don’t hitchhike to new places, which can devastate the global food economy. They’ve redesigned shipping containers to make it harder for insects to tag along and they’ve created a video game to train workers on how to be better at finding these pests in their inspections. Some creatures and plants can slip through the process, but these tools have been successful and could be used in other ways.

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Local experts offer free classes, resources to create water efficient landscaping

Sydney Glenn

June 21, 2021 |

KSTU-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Utah

Localscapes is a program in Utah promoting more water-efficient landscaping. The program includes state-based horticulturists, landscape professionals, and water experts who help interested people make the most sustainable use of their yards and lawns. "The program focuses on five techniques: a central open space, gathering areas, activity zones, paths and planting beds."

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The search for the Dr. Fauci of climate change

Clare Fieseler

June 21, 2021 |

Grist |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: United States

The key to delivering more comprehensive medical care might involve 'climate medicine.' The purpose of climate medicine involves educating doctors about how to approach the treatment of people affected by the changing environment--think respiratory issues, for example. The first ever fellowship involving climate-focused medical education for doctors came about in 2017, with the aim of embedding those doctors within federal agencies dealing with climate change.

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Philly Families Are Taking Charge of Their Own Food Security

Emily Nonko

June 15, 2021 |

Next City |

Text |

800-1500 Words

Response Location: United States, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

In 2014, the community organization Asociación Puertorriqueños en Marcha piloted a community-based Food Buying Club in Philadelphia. This initiative allowed local residents to buy food in bulk at wholesale prices. The goal was to strengthen food security and combat the lack of affordable and nutritious food in their neighborhood. Despite distributing over 62,000 pounds of fresh produce, the program shut down due to financial reasons. Now, after forming an advisory council and working on their business strategy with others in the community, the club is reopening and is looking to expand across the city.

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Wichita couple overcomes drug addiction, creates organization for teens

Hunter Funk

June 12, 2021 |

KSNW-TV |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Wichita, Kansas

Rise Up for Youth is a program built into some Wichita schools that works to keep teenagers out of gangs and helps them focus on positive changes in their community. There are two programs — one for males called the Brotherhood and one for females called Sisterhood – which encourage teens to keep busy and find activities that give them a natural high. Participants visit prisons, talk with police and people coming out of incarceration, and make college visits. Since the program started, 100% of student participants have graduated from high school and many have gone on to college and have successful careers.

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Nyamagabe: With a fund from Government of more than Rwf 1.2 billion for this year, stunting is being reduced

André Gakwaya

June 11, 2021 |

Rwanda News Agency |

Text |

1500-3000 Words

Response Location: Rwanda, Nyamagabe

A comprehensive initiative to reduce stunting in children caused by malnutrition and poverty is seeing positive results in Rwanda. The government has provided food, frequent health assessments, and has also encouraged families to plant vegetable gardens.

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Bien-être des chevaux : une écurie pas comme les autres en Normandie

C. Abel, F. Petit, I. Azencot

June 04, 2021 |

TF1 Info |

Broadcast TV News |

Under 3 Minutes

Response Location: France, Normandy

Dans les écuries actives, les chevaux sont libres de se déplacer entre quelques « zones » dont une zone de confort, une zone de couchage, et une zone d'alimentation automatisée. Cet espace de semi-liberté répond aux besoins fondamentaux des chevaux et favorise une meilleure santé et un meilleur comportement, contribuant ainsi à réduire de 70 % les frais vétérinaires de cette écurie normande.

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How this donation app helped get food directly to hungry people during the pandemic

Talib Visram

June 02, 2021 |

FastCompany |

Podcast |

Over 15 Minutes

Response Location: United States, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

“DoorDash for the food insecure” is how the founder of Food Rescue Hero describes the service that is connecting surplus food supply to those who can put it to good use. The service takes on a growing crisis of food insecurity while also diverting food from landfills. The initial pilot was created in Pittsburgh, where a team of experts created an app to redirect surplus food from restaurants and events to nonprofits that can get the food where it is most needed. A network of volunteers is notified when deliveries in their area are ready for pickup without much inconvenience to their daily routines.

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