October 10, 2016
CONTACT: Danielle Nierenberg at (202) 590-1037 or [email protected]
NOTE TO REPORTERS: Advance copies of the Good Food Organization Guide will be provided to reporters based on request. Reporters should email Danielle Nierenberg at [email protected].
New York City, NY- The James Beard Foundation (www.jamesbeard.org) and Food Tank (www.foodtank.com), along with a prestigious advisory group of more than 70 food system experts, developed the third annual Good Food Org Guide featuring 1,000 food related organizations across the United States.
This definitive Guide highlights organizations that are doing exemplary work in each of the 50 States, including the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, in the areas of food and agriculture, nutrition and health, hunger and obesity, and food justice. At least 10 organizations were chosen from each of the 50 states so that wherever people live they can find nearby organizations working to cultivate a better food system.
The first annual 2014 Good Food Org Guide was released as the definitive guide to organizations—national and state-by-state—who are making an impact through their work. The second edition in 2015 introduced a brand-new online platform, and was viewed and downloaded over 150,000 times. The expanded 2016 Good Food Org Guide incorporates new initiatives from across the nation, and will be released at the 7th annual James Beard Food Conference in New York City on October 17-18, 2016.
”Working in collaboration with the James Beard Foundation, we are proud to bring the total number of listed organizations to the 1000 mark. It is a testament to the tremendous amount of growth and support we have seen in the ‘good food’ sector,” says Danielle Nierenberg, President of Food Tank.
The vision and objective of this annual publication is to focus attention on the hundreds of organizations (listed in alphabetical order, not ranked) who are working in fields, kitchens, classrooms, laboratories, businesses, town halls, and Congress to create a better food system.
These groups include organizations who combat childhood obesity, malnourishment, and physical inactivity; prevent food waste; educate consumers on healthy, nutritious food choices; create networks of social entrepreneurs; protect food and restaurant workers; highlight solutions for restoring the health of people and the planet; work with indigenous communities to preserve traditions, culture, and biodiversity; inspire and educate individuals to cook more of their own food; and protect public health, human health, and the environment.
Distinguished experts, including past recipients of the James Beard Foundation Leadership Awards and food and agriculture leaders, collaborated to generate the list.
”The Good Food Org Guide continues to serve as a useful tool for individuals looking for opportunities to improve their local food system. The Guide’s user-friendly design makes it the go-to resource for identifying nearby organizations doing good work in the areas of food justice, hunger, and agriculture,” says Susan Ungaro, President of the James Beard Foundation.
This year’s guide has grown in size and includes an in-depth online interactive mapping and search tool. The updated website (www.goodfoodorgguide.com) allows users to search by keyword, location, and category in order to explore the organizations that interest them. Every organization has its own unique profile page including contact information, description, logo, social media links, directions, and photos.