Alex, I want to speak about AI helping with global challenges, real challenges, things like food security, global health, climate change. Where do you think AI plays there and how long is it going to take for it to have real impact. I think we need to look at AI as an enabler to help us solve global challenges faster and hopefully better.Uh AI is not a replacement of humans to solve these challenges. It's a tool which will give us the ability to do so faster, more cost effectively and better hopefully. ...

Syria's worst drought in decades pushes millions to the brink https://t.co/KmvxTAgOP7 ...

A UN-backed monitor has declared a famine in part of Gaza. Aid groups and Hamas blame Israel, which blames them. Here’s what you need to know https://t.co/nlHAaITdII ...

Many of the roughly two million Palestinians in Gaza face a grim routine over their daily struggle for food https://t.co/gowK9RbVgH ...

Humanitarian Crisis - Over 33% of people in Gaza report going days without food [1] - A confirmed famine is centered in the governorate of Gaza, one of five in the strip [1] - The famine is expected to spread by the end of September [1]

There is not enough food entering Gaza, nor is there law and order to allow its distribution. This is a calamity in its own right, but it is also a glimpse of the future. Even after the war ends, Gaza will remain at the mercy of others for years to come https://t.co/xdPRcvpb3QPhoto: Getty Images ...

Humanitarian Crisis - Food intake reduction to 70-80% of normal levels severely impacts the body [1] - Most children in Gaza are consuming significantly less than 70-80% of their normal food intake [1]

There is not enough food entering Gaza, nor is there law and order to allow its distribution. This is a calamity in its own right, but it is also a glimpse of the future. Even after the war ends, Gaza will remain at the mercy of others for years to come https://t.co/9wpu9yBFI6 ...

Core Insights - The North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) received a $3 million multi-year grant from the Albertsons and Tom Thumb Foundation to support its Fulfilling Futures strategic plan aimed at addressing food insecurity [1][2] - The Fulfilling Futures initiative is a five-year plan focused on providing meals and improving long-term well-being through expanded partnerships and wrap-around services [2] - The Nourishing Neighbors Innovation Spark Grant will fund the Hope for Tomorrow program, which offers services beyond food, including job training and healthcare access [2] Funding and Support - Albertsons and Tom Thumb have a long-standing partnership with NTFB, having supported the organization for over 40 years and donated nearly 2.5 million pounds of food last year [3][4] - The Southern Division of Albertsons and Tom Thumb has more than doubled its food donations to NTFB since 2021, alongside financial contributions and employee volunteer hours [4] Urgency of Need - Over 774,000 people in North Texas face food insecurity, with one in five children affected; Texas has nearly 5.4 million residents experiencing food insecurity [5] - Dallas-Fort Worth ranks No. 1 in hunger among Texas metro areas and No. 3 nationally, highlighting the critical need for food assistance [5] Organizational Overview - NTFB is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to fighting hunger and providing access to nutritious food, delivering over 137 million meals annually [7] - The organization focuses on not only addressing hunger but also on nutrition education and advocating for policies that tackle the root causes of food insecurity [7][8]

Humanitarian Crisis - Severe food scarcity is prevalent, affecting children, parents, hospital staff, and journalists [2] - People are being shot at aid sites, indicating extreme violence and insecurity [1] - Medical professionals are struggling, with some collapsing and requiring IVs, highlighting the dire conditions [1] - The situation is described as a level of barbarity unseen, emphasizing the severity of the crisis [1] - There is a lack of everything, indicating a widespread shortage of essential resources [2]