UN SDG: #2 Zero Hunger

Published: Jan. 4, 2023, noon

United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #2 is Zero Hunger. In this Episode we share how the UN defines Zero Hunger and explore some of the ways B Corps are working to grow food sustainably and create access to food.
 
Additional Learning & Resources Around Addressing Hunger
Addressing Hunger In America - From the Center for Hunger-Free Communities at Drexel University

Global Hunger Index

WorldHunger.org


Helpful Links from the United Nations
UN Report: Global hunger numbers rose to as many as 828 million in 2021

UNSDG #2 Zero Hunger Overview  

UN SDG #2 Zero Hunger Targets


Links to the Businesses Highlighted in this Episode
Alterfin
A certified B Corp headquartered in Belgium with a global footprint, Alterfin is a cooperative founded in '94 that raises capital and invests in developing countries through the financing of smallholder producer organizations and sustainable agriculture.

Revolution Foods
Revolutions Foods uses business as a force for good, helping to solve food insecurity by making healthy meals accessible to students and seniors. As a teacher, researcher and garden educator, Kirsten witnessed firsthand the value and importance of ensuring all students have access to not just food, but nutritious meals that would set our youth up for success. Founded in 2006, and a certified B Corp since 2011, Revolution Foods employs over 800 people and delivers 45 million meals annually across California and Nevada. Four culinary centers produce and deliver freshly prepared delicious and affordable meals every day. To hear more from Kirsten Saenz Tobey, Co-Founder of Revolution Foods, check out our conversation with her about Hunger on the Responsibly Different™ Podcast.

SucSeed Social Enterprises
A certified B Corp that is Canada's leading socially driven hydroponics company empowering people to grow their own food in their homes. Over the past 5 years SucSeed in the classroom has educated over 20,000 students on healthy eating, waste reduction, and sustainable agriculture.

Dirigo Collective Website