World Food Program USA

Consistent with the mission of the U.N. World Food Programme, World Food Program USA works with U.S. policymakers, corporations, foundations and individuals to help provide financial and in-kind resources and develop policies needed to alleviate global hunger.

Feeding America

For more than 40 years, Feeding America has responded to the needs of individuals struggling with food insecurity in this country. In times of uncertainty, we have not wavered from our mission to end the fight against hunger.

World Health Organization: Food Safety

WHO aims to enhance at a global and country-level the capacity to prevent, detect and respond to public health threats associated with unsafe food.

NutritionFacts.org

Science-based nonprofit organization that provides free updates on the latest in nutrition research via bite-sized videos with captions offered in multiple languages, blogs, and infographics. Nearly 2,000 videos on virtually every aspect of healthy eating are already available online, and new videos and blogs are uploaded every day. Maintain a Spanish-language site and operate several Chinese platforms.

EatRight.org

The Academy represents more than 112,000 credentialed practitioners — registered dietitian nutritionists, nutrition and dietetics technicians, registered, and other food and nutrition professionals holding undergraduate and advanced degrees in nutrition and dietetics, and students — and is committed to improving health and advancing the profession of nutrition and dietetics through research, education and advocacy.

FightBac.org

The Partnership for Food Safety Education develops and promotes effective education programs to reduce foodborne illness risk for consumers.

Texas Department of Agriculture: Food and Nutrition Division

TDA supports providers of nutrition assistance by helping ensure accountability and the efficient use of taxpayer dollars to nourish Texans in need. By striving to put Texans on the path to wellness through TDA nutrition programs and ensuring those programs operate with efficiency and accuracy, Food and Nutrition works to fulfill its mission — Feeding the Hungry and Promoting Healthy Lifestyles.

Central Texas Food Bank

Putting Good Food Within Reach. We work with food donors across the country, financial supporters and volunteers to fill unmet needs in Central Texas. This commitment from private, government and charitable partners has allowed us to bring nearly 54 million meals to our community last year and into the hands of families and local nonprofits that turn to us for help. There are three key ways we do this.

Meals on Wheels Central Texas

Meals on Wheels Central Texas seeks to nourish and enrich the lives of the homebound and other people in need through programs that promote dignity and independent living. Meals on Wheels Central Texas is one of the largest meal-delivery organizations in the state, distributing 3,000 meals each business day to homebound older adults and people with disabilities.

Fresh Food For All

Fresh Food for All is a strategic response to hunger and poor nutrition. HCCM goes directly to areas in need to distribute fresh produce to clients, allowing them to select the produce that fits their preference.

Urban Roots

The only farm-based youth leadership organization in Austin, Urban Roots has been empowering youth and nourishing community for more than 10 years. Urban Roots started in 2008 with just 15 teenagers and one field as a project of another youth development organization, eventually becoming an independent nonprofit in 2011. On our 3.5 acre farm in East Austin, we serve teens and young adults through paid internships that focus not just on farming, but also on their growth as leaders and good citizens.

ACC Library Databases

ACC Database: A to Z World Food

Thousand of recipes, food culture, and ingredient articles, plus essential culinary resources from around the world.

ACC Research Guides

Nutrition Resources

There are many resources directing students and others to information that may or may not be valid. This guide will lead students to information that can be useful for course assignments or personal use. We have attempted to provide links to resources that provide valid information but you should apply careful criteria to the information from all resources.

Culinary Arts

"Where I come from, the meal is the result of reflection and study. Menus are prepared in advance, timed to perfection. It is said without the culinary arts that the crudeness of reality would be unbearable." Kate and Leopold (movie)

Consumer Health

The resources listed in this guide are designed to provide information to the general consumer. Information for health care professionals/students of a more technical nature than that sought by the consumer are listed in another guide.