Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot on Hunger and Food Waste

By NowThis

Published on 12/4/2019 at 2:21 PM

The U.S. throws away 72 billion pounds of food every year while 37 million Americans struggle with hunger—but this CEO says that we can reconcile these issues and solve a host of other problems at the same time.

More Videos

How Asian Americans Can Help Fight Anti-Black Racism

07/21/20

How Asian Americans Can Help Fight Anti-Black Racism

Here’s how Asian Americans can help fight anti-Black racism.

Black Lives Matter Protesters Continue Fight For Racial Justice Amid Global Pandemic

06/24/20

Black Lives Matter Protesters Continue Fight For Racial Justice Amid Global Pandemic

Black Lives Matter protesters explain why they'll continue to fight for racial justice amid a global pandemic.

Anti-Islamophobia Community Organization #VigilantLove Uses Arts For Healing

05/19/20

Anti-Islamophobia Community Organization #VigilantLove Uses Arts For Healing

This grassroots organization fights Islamophobia with activism, art, and communal healing.

The Women’s March Will Take Their Action To The Next Level in 2020

11/25/19

The Women’s March Will Take Their Action To The Next Level in 2020

The 2017 Women’s March inspired hundreds of women to run, millions more to vote, and dozens to win elected office.

How Artist Nneka Jones Uses Condoms to Highlight Consent, Sex Abuse, and Trafficking

10/31/19

How Artist Nneka Jones Uses Condoms to Highlight Consent, Sex Abuse, and Trafficking

These art pieces are made with 300+ condoms—here's what led artist Nneka Jones to use her work to raise awareness about sex abuse and trafficking.

Wisconsin Farmers, Residents Try to Stop Massive Hog Farm

10/21/19

Wisconsin Farmers, Residents Try to Stop Massive Hog Farm

Residents in this Wisconsin town are fighting against a factory farm that plans to move in.

1M+ Bolivian Voters Protest, Call Out President

10/07/19

1M+ Bolivian Voters Protest, Call Out President

More than a million Bolivians protested Amazon fire inaction, calling out their president for not declaring a national disaster.

UK Climate Activists Cover Government Building in Fake Blood

10/03/19

UK Climate Activists Cover Government Building in Fake Blood

This climate activist group sprayed a government building with more than 400 gallons of fake blood.