Food Dignity Podcast

Today, Clancy speaks with Fredéric Laforge, Co-founder and CEO of The Farmers' Truck. He is a serial entrepreneur with a fervent relief in social enterprise who sees business as more than just a wealth generator. You won't want to miss their discussion about what mobile farmers' market is all about, the impact it creates to address food insecurity, and Frederic's role in this advocacy. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Alex Amouyel, President and CEO of Newman's Own Foundation, a private grantmaking foundation whose mission is to nourish and transform the lives of children who face adversity. You won't want to miss their discussion about the importance of ensuring equal food access, no matter their zip code, skin color, abilities, or gender, to realize their full potential. She also described what Indigenous food justice is all about and a unique model of a foundation that owns a food company to transform the lives of children who face adversity. Listen and enjoy the show!

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Ertharin Cousin, Managing Director and CEO of Food Systems for the Future. She also served as the Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) from 2012 until 2017. You won't want to miss their discussion about Cousin's advocacy in the food systems, how businesses across the food system work to increase the affordability and availability of food, and her definition of food dignity. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Sian Cuffy Young, Founder and CEO of Siel Environmental Services Limited. She is an award-winning waste management educator, consultant, and social entrepreneur. You won't want to miss their discussion about the issue of food waste in Trinidad and Tobago, the significance of culture in food waste, and how to create a food system that will reduce food waste. She also talked about the definition of food dignity from the Caribbean perspective. Listen and enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Chris Bernard, a proud native of Oklahoma, as the CEO and President of Hunger Free Oklahoma. His extensive involvement in public safety, juvenile justice, and anti-poverty has showcased his adept leadership in fostering public/private partnerships and coalition building to address intricate challenges. You won't want to miss their discussion about the gaps in the hunger issues in Oklahoma, the solutions needed to fill these gaps, and the lack of public and private partnerships. In addition, they also talked about the importance of private and public partnerships and Chris' definition of food dignity. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Erin Martin, Founder and Director of FreshRx Oklahoma, a produce prescription program partnering with primary care clinics while sourcing from local, regenerative farmers to produce measurable health outcomes and savings for the state of Oklahoma. In this episode, you won't want to miss their discussion about food being used as medicine, the implication of food in the quality and longevity of life, and the impact of soil quality on one's nutrition. They also talked about the issues of food and nutrition insecurity. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Sophia Lenarz-Coy, the Executive Director of The Food Group. She spent 15 years in Minnesota working on food access and equity. You won't want to miss their discussion about the role of farmers in fighting for food dignity, the misconceptions of people about the metrics of success for food banking, and how community partnerships can help break the barriers to food. Listen and enjoy the show!

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Delphine Sellars, co-founder and Executive Director of UCAN (Urban Community AgriNomics).  UCAN is a nonprofit that focuses on integrating agriculture into the wealth, health and well-being of urban communities. You won't want to miss their discussion about UCAN and its fight against food insecurity. They also talked about bringing food resilience to people, the agriculture reentry program, and agriculture for incarcerated people. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Regina Harmon, the Executive Director of Food Recovery Network since 2015, who has been a pivotal voice in raising awareness and harnessing action to reduce food waste, end hunger, and positively impact the environment. You won't want to miss this episode their discussion about the most pressing challenges in food recovery, the interventions about food recovery as a fight against food waste, and what to do with surplus foods. They also talked about the Food Date Labeling Act and how date label impacts food waste. Listen and enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Heile Gantan. Heile is a Senior Program Associate with Impact Justice's Food in Prison project, where she conducts research and creates programs across the country with various departments of corrections to improve the food environment and experience for incarcerated people. You won't want to miss their discussion about the reality of food and nutrition in carceral settings, how food is used as currency, and how it can also be used as a form of punishment. Let us listen to what Heile shares about these topics. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Shannon Dobbs, Founder of the Food System Hackers and the author of "The Food Waste Rescue Manifesto: 9 Food Waste Mistakes We Need to Stop Making NOW." He has decades of experience in safe food handling. In this episode, you won't want to miss their discussion about the food desert problem, the barriers and challenges to food access, and the need for a system change to fix these problems. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Martha Allen, Executive Director of Extra Table FEEDS, a statewide nonprofit food bank providing monthly food to 23 food pantries and soup kitchens. In this episode, they talked about the wrong definition of what hunger is, the dimensions of food insecurity and hunger for different people, and the impacts of having good, quality food in breaking the cycle of poverty and hunger. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Cassandra Mobley, Chief Operating Officer at the Mississippi Food Network where she leads the Operations, Agency Relations, Programs, and Procurement teams. You won't want to miss their discussion about the need for food banks to be flexible and willing to adapt to their community, how food banks are funded, and the role of food banks in fighting food waste and food insecurity. Listen and enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Jonathan Deutsch, Professor of Culinary Arts and Science and Director of Drexel Food Lab, a culinary innovation and food product research and development lab focused on solving real-world food system problems in the areas of sustainability, health promotion, and inclusive dining. You won't want to miss their discussion about the problems in the food system, how culinary skills can be used to improve it, and the role of students in contributing creative ideas to create a resilient food infrastructure and fight food insecurity. Listen and enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy talks with L. Carter Florence, DrPH, MPH, Vice President of Programs at Meals on Wheels America. She has been working in food access for nearly two decades, and with this, you will surely get tons of healthy discussions about how Meals on Wheels started, its impact on the community, and the qualifications to get into it. They also talked about the role of older adults at the table for policy making. Listen and enjoy the show!

In this episode, Clancy interviewed Eugenia Gusev, a senior food systems professional specializing in Agriculture, Food Security, and Nutrition for refugee and immigrant populations at the International Rescue Committee (IRC). They talked about the food systems from a global perspective, the role of refugees and immigrants in the US food system, and challenges in combating food insecurity.

Today, Clancy speaks with Molly Riordan, the Director of Institutional Impact at the Center for Good Food Purchasing, the Chair of the American Planning Association Division of Food Systems Planning, and co-founder and treasurer of Philly Cooks for Philly, an institutional food nonprofit based in Philadelphia. You won't want to miss their discussion about improving the food supply chain, the definition of good food, and understanding what a good food purchase is. Enjoy the show!

In today's episode, Clancy speaks with Patrick O'Neill, CEO of Amp Your Good, Inc., Board Chair of Food Bank News, and the Executive Director of the STOP THE BLEED Project. You won't want to miss their discussion about his role in providing publication and media coverage about food banks and food pantries. They also talked about food being used as medicine, and Patrick's definition of what food dignity is. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Salaam Bhatti, the SNAP Director for the Food Research & Action Center, which focuses on strengthening SNAP access and benefit adequacy. You won't want to miss their discussion about what SNAP is all about, the Thrifty Food Plan, and the impacts of budget cuts on this program and other food programs in the country. They also talked about the criminal schemes targeting SNAP participants. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Conrad Shaw, Vice President of the Income to Support All (ITSA) Foundation and an activist in the Universal Basic Income space. You won't want to miss their discussion about Universal Basic Income (UBI), his advocacy for UBI through documentaries, and how we must learn to trust people and support their potential. Enjoy the show!

In this final episode of the Food as Power series, Clancy speaks with Victoria Zapata, the National Program Manager of Food Rescue US, about their mission to reduce food waste and break down barriers to fresh food options for those impacted by food insecurities. Don't miss this powerful discussion on the role of food as power, the issue of excess in food, and the systemic failures contributing to hunger and food insecurity.

Today, Clancy speaks with Noreen Springstead, President and CEO of Partnership for a Healthier America, a premier national nonprofit founded in 2010 to ensure good food for all Americans, no matter their zip code. In this episode, you will hear their discussion about the difference between transformational and transactional relationships, what heart work means, and the issue of the scarcity mindset.

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Taylor Quinn, a social entrepreneur dedicated to building nutritious, low-cost food systems. He is also the Executive Director of Tailored Food. You won't want to miss their discussion about the need to change the landscape of food by designing and creating a demand for products with diverse ingredients that are culturally relevant. They also talked about people's misconceptions about food insecurity and how food is used as power in the countries Taylor visited. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Miguel Villareal, Co-Executive Director for the National Farm to School Network, which represents partners and members in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US Territories. In this episode, they discuss the most pressing challenges in schools, what a universal meal is all about, and food inequity among students.

Today, Clancy speaks with Lucy Flores, Design Strategist and Founder of Studio Magic Hour, a collaborative design studio working to advance equity in the food system. In this episode, you won't want to miss their discussion about how she uses design as a platform to advance equity in the food system, what it means to expand the lens on food beyond nutrition, and what it means to practice equity in the creative side of designing.

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Elizabeth Berkeley, Director of the Chicago Grows Food, focusing on her career in providing cooking, nutrition, and gardening education to individuals of all ages. You won't miss their discussion on strengthening food sovereignty through gardening, reducing barriers to gardening, and the impact of historical racism in gardening.

Today, Clancy speaks with Randy Rosso, an anti-poverty and food program data expert based in Washington D.C., a policy and data professional with 25 years of experience, and Principal of Food Data Nerd, LLC. You won't want to miss their discussion about.

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Mara Fleishman, CEO of the Chef Ann Foundation. She has dedicated the past ten years to championing the cause of healthier food for our nation's children. You won't want to miss their discussion about the challenges we face in the workforce for the school food program and what the parent advocacy tool kit looks like. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Devon Wood, Direct Service and Outreach Coordinator for the Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative. In this episode, they talked about having access to nutritious food that nurtures soul and mental health, the means of having access to the things that are meaningful and nourishing to people, and the real definition of food insecurity and food stress.

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Tania Roa, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Sustainable Harvest International, an environmental organization that highlights the links between environmental degradation and rural poverty. You won't want to miss their discussion about regenerative agriculture, its impacts, and ways to get involved with it. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Asheena Moses, Statewide Outreach and Advocacy Manager at Florida Impact. She has ten years of experience in the field of food service. You won't want to miss their discussion about food distribution and federal nutrition programs in public schools. They talked about the need to elevate the voices of people who need help. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks to Rachel Sabella, a respected advocate, strategist, and leader for nonprofit organizations for more than 20 years. She has been the Director of No Kid Hungry New York. You won't want to miss their discussion about the misconception of society about food insecurity, and the fight to end childhood hunger and poverty. Enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Daniel Rosen, Co-Founder and Director of Advocacy and Partnerships for the Coalition for Carceral Nutrition. They talked about the situation of food and nutrition in jails and prisons across the country, the reforms needed, and other topics like carceral nutrition. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Stephen Grimaldi, Executive Director of the New York Common Pantry, and held several positions at various organizations, including a homeless outreach worker, Social Services Director, and Shelter Director before becoming Deputy Executive Director of Urban Pathways. You won't want to miss their discussion about.

Today, Clancy speaks with Jenique Jones, Executive Director of WhyHunger. She is a passionate advocate for food justice and has extensive experience in both the government and nonprofit sectors. You won't want to miss their discussion about the importance of community-led work, the intersectionality of food insecurity and social justice, and how access to nutritious food is a human right.

Today, Clancy speaks with Karyn Moskowitz, Coordinator, BHEC Initiative at Interfaith Neighbors, Inc. She is also one of the founders of the Asbury Park-based Community Food Connection, the first-ever grassroots coalition of community spaces and numerous food pantries. You won't want to miss their discussion about food banking grants, the separation of member agencies, and coming together as a collective.

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Katherine Soll, CEO and Co-Founder of Teens for Food Justice, empowering youth as 21st-century urban farmers growing fresh produce for their schools. You won't want to miss their discussion about empowering youth agencies to be advocates of food justice and food equity, the status of food farming, and her inspiration to fight food insecurity.

Today, Clancy speaks with Patrilie Hernandez, founder of Embody Lib, LLC, who has over 15 years of experience as an educator, advocate, and policy analyst in public health, food access, and nutrition. You won't want to miss their discussion about the evolution of the food justice movement, the importance of Weight-Inclusive Food Justice, and the four common misconceptions in hunger relief. Listen and enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Everett Upton II, Executive Director and co-founder of Common Ground Ministries. You won't want to miss their discussion about Upton Bill, his definition of food dignity, how food is used as power, and more about food pantries and food banks. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Philip Kauth, Executive Director at REAP Food Group, which aims to build a stronger, more just, and more equitable food system. You won't want to miss their discussion about his fight against food insecurity and inequity, all about food justice and food sovereignty.

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Monica Bassett, an Army spouse, founder of Stronghold Food Pantry, and the 2022 Armed Forces Insurance Army Spouse of the Year awardee. You won't want to miss their discussion about how food insecurity is silent in the military because people fear they will not get a promotion. Listen and enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Stacey Minor Blackburn, CEO and Founder of Sweet Potato Patch and its affiliated organizations. You won't want to miss their discussion about the food space in communities, holding big companies accountable for healthy food, and her definition of food dignity in this episode. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Brad Peterson, Executive Director at Power Packs Project. He is passionate about assisting the less fortunate and suffering the indignity of food insecurity. You won't want to miss their discussion about the challenge of eliminating food waste, where most of the foods end up in landfills when families struggle to put food on their table. They also talked about food insecurity and the role of community partnerships in fighting all of these issues. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Steven Williams, Programs Director with Care and Share Food Bank for Southern Colorado, and works for a Feeding America Food Bank. You won't want to miss their discussion about food procurement efforts and their role in the fight against hunger, the dynamics between food, power, and access in efforts to address hunger, and the important role Food Banks play. Listen and enjoy this episode!

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Jill Price. She leads the Wilkes University Adventure Education program and ventured around the US for summer camps and outdoor education centers for 15 years. You won't want to miss their discussion about the benefits of Sunday dinners, the difference food makes to our body and our community, as well as the meaning of food dignity for Jill. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Eric Mitchell, President of the Alliance to End Hunger and served as Director of Government Relations for Adtalem Global Education. You won't want to miss their discussion about food justice, the barriers to ending food insecurity, and the issues of domestic and international food security. Enjoy the show!

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Ora Kemp. She is a food security advocate with wide experience in food security networks, community-based programming, and public health research to develop policies centered around equitable design. You won't want to miss their discussion about how colonialism has stolen food freedom from Indigenous cultures and how food can reconnect people to the land, other people and the community. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Nichole Dube, owner of Dube's Farm and Market/Dube's Mobile Market, and the co-founder of Access to Fresh. You won't want to miss their discussion about community gardens and the gaps in community pantries. They also talked about ways to support small growers and direct service operators. Enjoy the show!

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Dr. Hortencia Jiménez, a queer Mexicana Inmigrante from Wixarika ancestry. She is a Sociology professor and the author of the book Challenging Inequalities: Readings in Race, Ethnicity, and Immigration. You won't want to miss their discussion about what privilege means, the different social determinants of health, and farm insecurity.

In this episode, Clancy speaks with Vanessa Mukhebi and Selena Mao. Vanessa Mukhebi is a global nomad, storyteller, food anthropologist, and professional troublemaker who is the Communications Manager of ReFED while Selena Mao serves as the Manager of Research and Insights, developing information and accompanying technical products to reduce food loss and waste. You won't want to miss their discussion about food racies, food apartheid, redlining, and injustices that create health inequity in the U.S. Enjoy the show!

Today, Clancy speaks with Stephen Ritz, an internationally acclaimed, award-winning educator and author of the best-selling book, The Power of A Plant. He is also the Founder of Green Bronx Machine. You won't want to miss their discussion about the Green Bronx Machine, the power of food, food justice, and food dignity. Enjoy the show!