The power of systems thinking! Check out this Civil Eats article that outlines ways that food banks can contribute to a healthier and more just food system. Some ideas include participating in Federal jobs programs to pay food bank staff, versus relying on volunteers who are often facing food insecurity themselves. Another idea is to advocate to end tax breaks to large corporations who donate excess food to food banks, and have them focusing on reducing food waste (versus creating it). Read the article for more info.
