Podcasts about food insecurity

In this weekend episode, three segments from C-SPAN's Washington Journal program. First – Barbara Perry, director of Presidential Studies at the University of Virginia's Miller Center, discusses former President Trump's 2024 run -- and the history of former presidents running for non-consecutive terms Then, a discussion about food insecurity in the U.S. with Billy Shore - founder and executive chair of the group Share Our Strength. Plus, Zero Emission Transportation Association's Joe Britton discusses the future of electric vehicles and the latest improvements to infrastructure Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on Newsmakers, Matt Santacroce, Chief of the Rhode Island Office of Cannabis Regulation and Interim Deputy Director of the Dept. of Business Regulation, sat down with Tim White and Steph Machado to discuss the state's entry into recreational marijuana sales. On the second half, RI Food Bank CEO Andrew Schiff talked about the recent uptick in food insecurity for Rhode Islanders and ways to help.

In this special episode of Views from the Crow's Nest, FischerJordan once again moderates a round-table discussion between four non-profit food bank/pantry/meal kitchen organizations partnered with us in our U.S. FAIR (Food Availability Improvement Resource) initiative.  Following up on a discussion with these partners from April of this year, we chat about: Unique ways they're responding to families in need during the holidays How each organization is dealing with rising food prices Local food sourcing options and alternatives in their particular context.   Organizations represented in this discussion -  Colonial Heights Food Pantry - Colonial Heights, VA The River Food Pantry - Madison, WI A Just Harvest - Chicago, IL Broomfield FISH - Broomfield, CO +++ FischerJordan's FAIR initiative (Food Availability Improvement Resource) is our primary avenue for giving back to the communities where we operate. With FAIR, we've partnered with over a dozen volunteer-run, non-profit food pantries and food banks in the US, India, and Israel, supplying them with crucial food items directly to help provide food for those in need in a way that maximizes the impact of every dollar spent. Learn more at https://fischerjordan.com/communities    Recorded, edited, and published by Nathan Johnson for FischerJordan. 

In this #SoldierForLifePodcast episode (which is Part 2 of our 3-part series on health benefits for veterans), SFL's Health and Wellness Director, MAJ Katherine Little, talks with with Humana, about Military and Veteran health and How to address health-related social challenges such as food insecurity, financial strain and social isolation. MAJ little is joined by Ms. Andrea Newton, the Director of Military Health and Resilience at Humana and Ms. Stephanie Muckey, Humana's Population Health Strategy Lead | Veteran Bold Goal Community, and Marine Corps Spouse & Caregiver. 

Health Equity is achieved when every person has the opportunity to attain their full health potential and no one is disadvantaged. Oftentimes, this is evaluated and addressed through resolving social determinants of health. A recent study evaluated the impact of food insecurity on cardiovascular outcomes. Join host, Geoff Wall, as he discusses how healthcare teams can address food insecurity with guest Jake Galdo.The GameChangerIncreased screening, identification, and referrals are needed to address the negative consequences of food insecurity on cardiovascular outcomes.Show Segments00:00 - Introductions00:55 - Background on the Issue05:45 - Looking at the Study13:00 - The GameChanger: Results of the Study15:40 - Connecting to Practice26:54 - Closing RemarksHostGeoff Wall, PharmD, BCPS, FCCP, CGPProfessor of Pharmacy Practice, Drake UniversityInternal Medicine/Critical Care, UnityPoint HealthGuestJohn A. Galdo, PharmD, MBA, BCPS, BCGP (Jake)Director, CEimpactPharmacist, Ross Bridge PharmacyCEO, Seguridad, IncReferences and ResourcesFood Insecurity Among Individuals With Cardiovascular Disease and Cardiometabolic Risk Factors Across Race and Ethnicity Redeem your CPE or CME hereCPE (Pharmacist)CME (Physician) Get a membership & earn CE for GameChangers Podcast episodes (30 mins/episode)Pharmacists: Get a membershipPrescribers: Get a membershipCE InformationLearning ObjectivesUpon successful completion of this knowledge-based activity, participants should be able to:1. Describe the prevalence of food insecurity in patients with cardiovascular disease2. Discuss the role of the healthcare team in addressing food insecurity0.05 CEU/0.5 HrUAN: 0107-0000-22-425-H04-PInitial release date: 11/16/2022Expiration date: 11/16/2023Additional CPE and CME details can be found here.Follow CEimpact on Social Media:LinkedInInstagramDownload the CEimpact App for Free Continuing Education + so much more!

Join us for the latest episode of All About Change as Hadi Ghaemi, Executive Director of the independent Center for Human Rights in Iran, discusses the reaction of Iranians within Iran and around the world to the death of Mahsa Amini. Women and students are leading this protest movement that doesn't seem to be slowing down. How does it fit into the recent history of protest in Iran, what is different about this wave of protests that Ghaemi calls an “evolution,” and what does it mean for Iranians who live there and in the diaspora?  Hadi Ghaemi is an internationally recognized expert on Iran and human rights. In 2008, he founded the Center for Human Rights in Iran (CHRI), a leading organization documenting human rights violations in Iran and building international coalitions to support human rights. Born in Iran, Ghaemi came to the United States in 1983 as a student, and later became a professor of physics at CUNY as an expert in nanophysics. His other past work focused international attention on the plight of migrant workers in Dubai, as well as the repression of civil society in Iran.  Please find a transcription of this episode:  https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/hadi-ghaemi/ ‎See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's Thanksgiving week in the United States, and STAR TREK: ENTERPRISE's John Billingsley (Doctor Phlox) and Bonita Friedericy (Rooney in the episode "Regeneration") joined DSTN's Managing Editor, T. Rick Jones, to talk about the Hollywood Food Coalition and their upcoming Star Trek-themed fundraiser. Along the way, they discussed first dates, Star Trek auditions, and doing good in the community.

Food waste is a major driver of climate change, and a cause of food insecurity. UPenn's Steven Finn highlights the challenge and solutions discussed at COP27. --- Experts from the University of Pennsylvania are on the ground at COP27 in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt. In this special series from Energy Policy Now, they share observations from the global climate conference and insights into key issues under negotiation. Steven Finn, affiliated faculty in Penn's Organizational Dynamics program, discusses the role that food waste plays in driving climate change, and in contributing to the global challenge of food insecurity. Steve also examines the growing focus on food security within the COP framework, and innovations that seek to reduce the food system's environmental impact while meeting the demands of a growing global population. Steven Finn is affiliated faculty in the Organizational Dynamics program at the University of Pennsylvania, and Vice President of Food Waste Prevention at Leanpath.   Energy Policy Now is produced by The Kleinman Center for Energy Policy at the University of Pennsylvania. For all things energy policy, visit kleinmanenergy.upenn.edu.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

“Food insecurity is a complicated issue, feeding our neighbors facing hunger is not,” says Trisha Cunningham, president and CEO of the North Texas Food Bank. In this special excerpt, listen as The Dallas Morning News food team talks with Trisha about the history of the food bank, why there is more food insecurity now than at the height of the pandemic, and how we all can help our more than 700,000 hungry neighbors have a good holiday season.

Disease of Soybeans, Sorghum, and Cotton Global Conflicts Increasing World Hunger 2021 Dairy Consumption Trends   00:01:04— Diseases of Soybeans, Sorghum, and Cotton:  K-State professor of plant pathology, Chris Little, discusses seedling, root, and stem diseases of soybeans, sorghum, and cotton. He focuses on soybean sudden death syndrome, soybean cyst nematodes, charcoal rot, and stalk rot.   00:12:06 — Global Conflicts Increasing World Hunger: The Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, David Beasley, used a recent Landon Lecture at Kansas State University to discuss how man-made conflicts, such as the war in Ukraine, global climate shocks and COVID-19 have combined to increase world hunger to a staggering level. He said the food insecurity crisis is beyond anything we've seen since at least World War II and that he believes it's going to get a whole lot worse in the next 24 months.   00:23:04 — 2021 Dairy Consumption Trends: K-State dairy specialist Mike Brouk says dairy product consumption data from 2021 shows some interesting trends, such as a continued increase in cheese, strong butter sales and a resurgence for yogurt. He breaks down the data and why it's important information for dairy producers.       Send comments, questions, or requests for copies of past programs to ksrenews@ksu.edu. Agriculture Today is a daily program featuring Kansas State University agricultural specialists and other experts examining ag issues facing Kansas and the nation. It is hosted by Samantha Bennett and distributed to radio stations throughout Kansas and as a daily podcast.   K‑State Research and Extension is a short name for the Kansas State University Agricultural Experiment Station and Cooperative Extension Service, a program designed to generate and distribute useful knowledge for the well‑being of Kansans. Supported by county, state, federal and private funds, the program has county Extension offices, experiment fields, area Extension offices and regional research centers statewide. Its headquarters is on the K‑State campus in Manhattan.

Chelsea Csuhran is the Food Rescue Program Director with the Hunger Network of Greater Cleveland. In this episode, we speak with Chelsea about food rescue and how her organization keeps usable food out of landfills while reducing hunger in our community. This happens with hundreds of volunteers she calls food rescue heroes. Hear how you can become a food rescue hero using the Hunger Network's Food Rescue app. This nifty app navigates volunteers as they pick up surplus food from places like grocery stores and bakeries and then deliver it to the nonprofit partners that get the food directly to those who need it most. While an estimated 1 in 5 people living in Cleveland faces hunger, the Hunger Network is working to reduce that by ensuring that surplus food goes to people in need instead of landfills.  Follow us: https://www.facebook.com/ecospeaksclehttps://www.instagram.com/ecospeakscleContact us:hello@ecospeakscle.com

The Green Divas love food, but don't love food waste. It's a never-ending challenge to keep food from spoiling and being wasted -- at home and in our communities. While we've covered this issue a few times, it was time to update some statistics (to our horror) and revisit and remind ourselves of all the ways we can help mitigate food waste and help those that are hungry.There's a fun Green Dude segment from a few years back from Jeff Yeager, the Ultimate Cheapskate, who has been on a mission to "Save the Giblets!" Also, some relevant advice from another older interview with Jonathan Bloom, who wrote the book, American Wasteland: How America Throws Away Nearly Half of Its Food (and What We Can Do About It). The book is over a decade old, but his advice is still VERY relevant!Please check out our TikTok @official_greendivas ; of course follow us on instagram @TheGreenDivas ; FaceBook @GreenDivas ; and YouTube

Welcome back to Real Issues, Real Talk: For Students, By Students! We know it has been a minute, but we are so excited to be back this week with a super special episode. This week join us as we sit down and discuss the food and housing resources offered by Aids Alabama South with the one and only Candice Taylor. For more information regarding all of the services offered by Aids Alabama South please feel free to follow this link: https://www.aidsalabamasouth.org/

More than 20 million people are facing food insecurity across Somalia, Ethiopia and Kenya, and almost half of them are children. Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario recently visited the region on assignment for National Geographic. She tells us what she saw.

Have you ever noticed squirrels gliding around your backyard? CJ Wong, a University of New Hampshire graduate student, is spearheading a citizen science effort to build nest boxes in hopes of learning more about these cute little creatures all over our region. CJ joins Nichole to talk about the project, why it's important, and how you can help. For more than 20 years, families on the South Shore have been turning to Friendship Home in Norwell for support, kindness, community and empathy. Friendship Home offers programs, job assistance, and advocacy for those with developmental disabilities and their families. Executive Director Andrea Pyke and Director of Development Heather Dwyer have details about the history of Friendship Home and their work in the community. Annaboto is a Boston-based startup that's making waves in the cannabis growth space, but founder Carl Palme doesn't want to stop there. He wants to use their technology to help in the fight against food insecurity! Carl explains his motivation, the technology, and the future of Annaboto on this week's episode.

Kara Bachman (Food Security Program Coordinator for the Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) at Utah State University) joins Utah's First Lady, Abby Cox, to talk about the experiences growing up that inspired her to pursue nutrition, food security, and social justice. We also talk about some of the main factors contributing to a rise in USU's food pantry usage, how local food pantries contribute to the student population, and other services that are available to combat food insecurity. Then we dive into the stigma of food insecurity, why the pandemic helped combat that stigma by allowing people to not feel shame in asking for help, and what Kara has planned for the future once she finishes graduate school at USU. To learn more about USU's Student Nutrition Access Center (SNAC) you can visit their website: https://www.usu.edu/snac/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Dennis Garvey, vice president of logistics at The Food Bank for New York City, discusses his experience in active service, and shares what the Food Bank is doing to help vets in the area who are struggling to buy food.

This week I'm flying solo for an important episode covering the intersection of food insecurity, privilege and intuitive eating. In this episode, I cover:Why/ how intuitive eating involves privilegeIntuitive eating principles that are difficult to practice when struggling with food insecurity Intuitive eating principles that are helpful/  supportive to practice when struggling with food insecurity Addressing barriers to practicing IE when struggling with food insecurity or financial instability Handling food waste as an intuitive eaterTips for practicing intuitive eating on  on a budgetApply to The Embodied Method, my 1:1 coaching programSubmit your question(s) here for chance to have it answered on an upcoming podcast episodeFollow me on Instagram for more intuitive eating content @leahkern.rdVisit my website to learn more about my coaching offeringsSubscribe to my weekly newsletter to get a nugget of intuitive eating inspiration delivered to your inbox each week.

The one in which we take a look at the growing food insecurity around the world, and question once again, why does this exist in a country - in a world - where there really is enough food to food everyone. So much waste!

Zack Gottsagen is an American actor who made his debut in the film The Peanut Butter Falcon. He is the first person with Down Syndrome to be a presenter at the Academy Awards. Zack was discovered at a summer camp for people with and without disabilities and has appeared in several projects since Peanut Butter Falcon, including God Save the Queens. He is continuing to pursue a career in acting. Join us for the latest episode of All About Change as Zack discusses his experiences on set during the production of Peanut Butter Falcon, working with big Hollywood stars like Dakota Johnson & Shia LaBeouf, growing up with a disability, dealing with bullies, and more. Zack is proving day after day that when given opportunities, people with disabilities can and should tell their own stories in the film industry. Please find a transcription of this episode: https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/zack-gottsagen-conquering-hollywood/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Two years ago, several neighbors in Ashland quickly mobilized a response to the Almeda Fire by organizing the preparation and delivery of thousands of daily meals to displaced residents in the Rogue Valley. That community-led effort has since evolved into Rogue Food Unites, an Ashland-based nonprofit with a full-time staff and a contract from the Oregon Office of Resilience and Emergency Management to feed current and future wildfire victims in five counties in Southern and Central Oregon. In September, Rogue Food Unites launched a new program that offers produce, meat and eggs purchased from local growers and made available for free at weekly farmers markets held in Medford, Talent and Phoenix. Amber Ferguson, the co-founder and executive director of Rogue Food Unites, joins us to talk about using food to provide comfort and a sense of kinship while planning for the next disaster in the Rogue Valley and beyond.

What's Trending: KING 5 has a crazy story about food insecurity, John Kerry talks about electric vehicles, Joy Behar says Republicans are a cult Big Local: Des Moines car thieves aren't in jail and Bellevue car dealership robbers get caught. // Some interesting comments from the left about the magnitude of the election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Figures from the British Retail Consortium show that food inflation soared to a record 11.6% last month. They come from a survey which suggests that, overall, shop prices were 6.6% higher in October than the same time last year. Today's Amol Rajan speaks to Richard Walker, Managing Director of Iceland Foods. He is on the candidates list for the Conservative Party, and is supporting a campaign to extend free school meals to all children whose parents are on Universal Credit. (Image credit: David Parry/PA Wire)

Have you ever been in a clinic and thought a patient may be struggling with food access but didn't know what to ask? Do you wonder what food-based interventions have the strongest evidence behind them for reducing food insecurity and improving health? Or maybe you want to start your own hospital or clinic QI project related to food. Join us with all-star physician and food policy researcher, Hilary Seligman, MD as she walks us through definitions, philosophies, consequences, and interventions related to food and nutrition security! 

From the challenges of cooking with minimal dorm appliances to the nostalgia for a home-cooked meal, this week's Meat and Three takes us to the college campus dining hall. We will learn how to make a delicious meal out of one's favorite mug and microwave and the lengths one will go to for a beloved family meal. We will also explore the difficulty of finding culturally relevant food on campus, as well as the often unspoken reality of food insecurity for students and one man's mission to end hunger around the world. Further Reading:You can hear all about the College of the Ozarks' Experiential Culinary Education program on Episode 35 of Eat Your Heartland Out.Learn more about Dr. Amy Bentley's research here. Listen to Joelle's full appearance on My Family Recipe and read her original essay on Food 52. For more of Candace Davison's dorm cooking expertise, check out The Easy College Cookbook and The Collegiate Cook. Keep Meat and Three on the air: become an HRN Member today! Go to heritageradionetwork.org/donate. Meat and Three is powered by Simplecast.

Hunger remains a persistent reality for many New Yorkers.  The USDA defines hunger as a physiological condition that many result from food insecurity.  Food insecurity is an economic and social condition reflecting a household's inability to provide enough food for every person to live an active, healthy live.   Rebecca Polmateer, Program Director from Cornell Cooperative Extension of Columbia and Greene Counties, joins the podcast, Nature Calls: Conversations from the Hudson Valley, and goes into detail about the causes, prevalence, and realities of food insecurity.  She also describes the numerous programs that are available to help those who are food insecure.   Hosts: Tim Kennelty and Jean Thomas Guest: Rebecca Polmateer Photo by: Tim Kennelty Production Support: Linda Aydlett and Teresa Golden

The Good Charcoal Company is taking on food insecurity and connecting with the African nation of Namibia in the process. CEO Ben Jablonski joins Closer Look to talk about how his company is striving to be part of the solution.And, from the Closer Look vault, actor, writer, and political activist Erika Alexander, who got her big break on The Cosby Show, talks about her other passion besides acting: political activism. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Andre Menezes is the Co-Founder & CEO of Next Gen Foods.  Andre broke a record for plant-based meat companies when his company TiNDLE raised $100 million in Series A funding.  Tindle makes a plant-based chicken alternative that's sold around the world and championed by world-class chefs and fast-food chains alike.  But more importantly, Andre's personal journey took him from working directly in the meat industry for many years to realizing the problems with that industry and why plant-based meat alternatives are the future of “meat”.  It doesn't get more exciting and inspiring than this, so I apologize in advance for nerding out.  Highlights: https://rosspalmer.com/andre-menezes ➡️ https://tindle.com/

Free school lunches in Maine alleviate food insecurity and tap into local sources

Gloria Feldt, the CEO of Planned Parenthood from 1996-2005, is a bestselling author and life-long feminist activist. Raised by Jewish immigrants in rural Texas, Gloria became a teen mom at 16 and had three children by the time she was 20. After the birth of her third child, she decided to pursue her dream of getting a college degree. The pursuit of education ended up completely altering her life path.   Join us for the latest episode of All About Change as Gloria discusses her career - empowering women of all ages and how we can continue to rally forces even as the recent overturn of Roe v. Wade threatens to unravel years of progress. Please find a transcription of this episode: https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/gloria-feldt-feminist-icon/.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We talk to Mary Ellen McGroarty - World Food Programme Country Director in Afghanistan and recipient of the President's Distinguished Service award.

Oct. 19, 2022 - Feeding New York State Executive Director Dan Egan highlights a state investment in equipment for food banks and outlines the need for monetary and food donations as nonprofits grapple with bare shelves.

10/18/22: Joel is briefly joined by Melissa Sobolik, the CEO of the Great Plains Food Bank, to talk about the Backpack Program and food insecurity. Joel also takes your calls and texts regarding the topic, after a State Representative talked poorly about the issue, See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Disaster risk: Half the world lacks effective early warning systems WFP calls for urgent action to reduce hunger Southeast Asia trade unions strive for fairer, more sustainable economy

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Lizanne Falsetto is the CEO, Founder, and Chairman of betterland foods™, and the founder of thinkThin®.  Long before she became an entrepreneur, Lizanne Falsetto had a career as a model. She developed food for herself on the job, and quickly discovered that her peers were interested in what she was making. She went on to create thinkThin®, the gluten-free protein bars you've seen on the shelves of grocery stores since the 90s. She sold that company a few years ago, and now she's building game-changing, cow-free dairy alternatives. Just as importantly, Lizanne's career has taken a series of unexpected twists and turns that are genuinely inspirational. She's been decorated with an impressive array of awards and accolades, and she is well-known for her philanthropy. I'm deeply honored to have her here.

Thank you for tuning in to NIM the Podcast.   This podcast serves as information leading up to the 2022 midterm elections.   Here are all the links I share in this podcast:   Voter Guide by State: https://www.usatoday.com/storytelling/grid/united-states-election-voting-rights-state-by-state/   Election Protection: 1-866-OUR-VOTE   Voting Rights Hotline: 800-253-3931   Last days to register to vote: https://www.aacrao.org/advocacy/compliance/voter-registration/federal-and-gubernatorial-election-voter-registration-deadlines   Early Voting: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2022/09/20/early-voting-calendar-schedule-2022-midterm-election/10389747002/   Register to vote and check your voting information: www.Vote.us   Candidate Fundraising: https://ballotpedia.org/United_States_Congress_elections,_2022   Student Aid Debt Relief: https://studentaid.gov/debt-relief-announcement/   Child Poverty: https://www.census.gov/library/stories/2022/09/record-drop-in-child-poverty.html   Food Insecurity: https://www.ers.usda.gov/topics/food-nutrition-assistance/food-security-in-the-u-s/key-statistics-graphics/#insecure     There you have it! Stay tune. Why? Gail is releasing a special edition of READY Publication for the upcoming midterm elections.   NIM is currently seeking sponsors for this podcast. Do you have a product or service you would like for Gail to share? Contact Gail at info.GailDudley@gmail.com rates start as low as $99 for a 90-second spot.   Do you have a show you would like to pitch? Send your pitch to Gail at info.GailDudley@gmail.com by October 21, 2022.   Follow Gail on Instagram and Twitter @GailDudley   Like and Follow News in Motion on our Facebook page www.Facebook.com/NewsInMotion   Book Gail for your upcoming event to serve as a moderator, panelist, speaker, facilitator. Email info.GailDudley@gmail.com

 **TRIGGER WARNING. This episode contains conversations about attempted suicide. If you are triggered or would like to talk to a confidential advocate, please dial the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. If you want to learn more about mental health and find possible resources, please visit this Ruderman Family Foundation link. On September 24, 2000, 19-year-old Kevin Hines attempted to take his own life by jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco. Miraculously, he survived the 220 ft jump thanks to a series of contributing factors. Today, Kevin is an award-winning mental health activist, a best-selling author, and a documentarian with an inspirational motto of “#BeHereTomorrow and every day after that”. Join us for a special episode marking the upcoming World Mental Health Day as Kevin shares his remarkable story of hope, healing, and recovery. Please find a transcription of this episode here: https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/podcast-episode/kevin-hines-surviving-thriving/. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week Steven and Matt recap their Rosh Hashanahs, plus Joe Biden's Rosh Hashanah party. Where he told the Jews he probably went to synagogue more than they ever did. Seriously. Arnold Schwarzenegger visits Auschwitz and causes a stir with his guest book inscription. An executive at Beyond Meat chows down on some guys nose, during a fight, and of course, Florida Man. Lighten Up! 03OCT2022 - PODCAST

The City of Philadelphia is working with the American Cancer Society to remind everyone to get screened for cancer. Today on Bridging Philly, we talk with some doctors from ACS about the importance of early detection.  Dr. Carmen Guerra is a professor of medicine at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Medicine. Dr. Guerra talks with Racquel Williams about cancer screenings, the disparities in cancer screenings, and the impacts of the coronavirus pandemic on cancer screenings and cancer outcomes. We also talk with Dr. Arnold M. Baskies, a surgeon, past chairman of the National Board of Directors of the American Cancer Society, and chair of the Philadelphia Region for the American Cancer Society, to ask some questions about what happens when surgery is needed after a breast cancer diagnosis.  Shara Dae Howard talks with Casandra Gunkel and Gloria Davis from the Sankofa Artisans Guild about a traveling exhibit honoring Harriet Tubman's legacy, currently in Bucks County. The Philly Rising Changemaker of the week is Abdellah Abdul-Qawi, who is working to tackle food insecurity in Philadelphia and Camden as director of Muslims Serve, an organization that prepares and serves free meals to those in need.  To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why is hunger still a global problem in 2022?  This week you'll hear from Jake Seager, a senior at Kansas State University majoring in global food systems.  He'll share why solving food insecurity is a wicked problem and how different organizations are starting to turn the tide.  BUT, it's going to take all of us doing our part to come close to helping the most vulnerable become food secure.

The Biden administration will need congressional action for other efforts to fight hunger; Medicare Plan B premiums to decline 3% next year; E.U. suspects sabotage caused leaks in underwater gas pipelines; Bank of England to purchase U.K. bonds in effort to maintain financial stability To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Biden-Harris administration is hosting the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health today. The administration has released a plan to address food insecurity and health issues like diabetes, obesity and hypertension. Susannah Morgan is the CEO of the Oregon Food Bank. She joins us with details of the federal plan and what this means for the Pacific Northwest.

Photo: No known restrictions on publication. @Batchelorshow #NewWorldReport: Food insecurity in the Global South. Latin American Research Professor Evan Ellis, U.S. Army War College Strategic Studies Institute. @revanellis https://en.mercopress.com/2022/08/22/peru-tops-list-of-food-insecure-countries-in-the-region

Pandemic-era benefit expansions meant households in Iowa and across the nation had more dollars they could put towards food. But as those expanded benefits disappear, many are facing a hungry reality.

Dr. Klein Ileleji is the CEO of JUA Technologies International, and he has dedicated his life to agriculture and engineering. Discover how his curiosity led him down multiple career paths, ultimately leading him on a journey from his home in Nigeria around the world. He is a professor of Agricultural and Biological Engineering at Purdue University and the co-founder of JUA Technologies, a company that makes solar-powered food dryers for small farmers in the developing world. He distilled his decades of experience into a meaningful product to combat food insecurity, and he has my deep admiration for that.  ➡️ Watch this episode on YouTube ➡️ Episode Highlights: beattheoftenpath.com ➡️ https://juatechnology.com

The "ramen diet" in college is often joked about, but it's an example of food insecurity. This week, Julien and Kiersten Saunders (@richandregular) define food insecurity and explain how those who are financially strapped can find meals or make smart decisions when it comes to grocery spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "ramen diet" in college is often joked about, but it's an example of food insecurity. This week, Julien and Kiersten Saunders (@richandregular) define food insecurity and explain how those who are financially strapped can find meals or make smart decisions when it comes to grocery spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The "ramen diet" in college is often joked about, but it's an example of food insecurity. This week, Julien and Kiersten Saunders (@richandregular) define food insecurity and explain how those who are financially strapped can find meals or make smart decisions when it comes to grocery spending.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

New data from City Harvest shows that visits to food pantries and soup kitchens in the first half of 2022 were up about 69 percent compared to 2019. Jilly Stephens, CEO of City Harvest, joins us to discuss rising food insecurity in the city.