Jun 23, 2022 | Uncategorized
Even two years later, the United States is still recovering from the aftermath of the SARS-COVID-19 pandemic. During the immediate lockdowns and government shutdowns, the essentials such as food became scarce, but the burden was unequally distributed. The pandemic...
Mar 31, 2022 | Uncategorized
According to the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, 66 percent of total crop production comes from only 9 plant species (ex: rice, corn, wheat), even when there are more than 6000 species grown and harvested for food consumption. This sort of global...
Mar 3, 2022 | Uncategorized
March is Women’s History month and here at MEANS we’re reflecting on the month by highlighting important women in the food recovery movement throughout history! There are many women who have made large strides in the fight against hunger and the push to eat and shop...
Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Feeding America reports that people living in rural communities often face hunger at higher rates than people who live in urban areas. In fact, 2.2 million households in rural communities face hunger (Feeding America). Further, rural communities make up 63% of...
Feb 2, 2022 | Uncategorized
Gulf Coast Foundation Awards MEANS Database a Community Grant Sarasota, FL (1, Feb 2022): MEANS Database is pleased to announce that Gulf Coast Community Foundation has awarded a $10,000 Community Grant designated for capacity building to serve Sarasota County to...
Dec 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
As we approach the end of the year, we begin to reflect on all that has happened and been accomplished over the last twelve months. Whether it be our personal or professional achievements, or our shortcomings, the last twelve months have been a whirlwind of emotions...
