A New Film Documents the Immigrant Farmworker Journey
Unscripted and raw, First Time Home offers a rare, authentic glimpse into what life is like for farmworker families.
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Farm to School Efforts Just Got a Big Influx of Cash. Will It Help More Schools Get On Board?
California approved a massive increase in funds to help school districts buy locally grown foods. But money is just one of many obstacles to success.
We Support a Living Wage for Restaurant Workers
At the National Conference of State Legislatures summit in Denver, BFI teamed up with a national campaign fighting to end subminimum tipped wage. August 15, 2022 By Sakeenah Shabazz, BFI Policy Associate Restaurant and service workers play a crucial role in our food system, from preparing delicious and culturally relevant meals, to enabling owners to…
Hulu’s ‘The Bear’ and the Restaurant Industry’s Long Overdue Reckoning
“The Bear” focuses on the struggles of the young white male chef, with only glimpses into the lives of the workers of color in the restaurant. Even so, I found the show to be a strikingly accurate depiction of the joys, challenges and inequities of restaurant life.
The History of Tipping, and How It’s Changing
Tipping after meals at restaurants is almost second-nature for many Americans. But the practice is changing as more people begin to question why we tip.
A Summary of Research on Restaurant Workers and the Impacts of Covid-19
A series of reports document the effects of the pandemic on unemployment insurance, wages, and harassment in the service sector