Food Dignity Podcast

Join us on "Roots of Change" as we dive into the world of urban agriculture and food equity. In this episode, Henry shares his insights on transforming vacant lots into thriving community gardens, the importance of culturally appropriate food, and the challenges marginalized communities face in accessing nutritious food. Discover inspiring stories, innovative solutions, and practical advice for fostering food dignity and resilience in our cities. Don't miss this empowering conversation on creating sustainable, inclusive food systems!

Join us in this episode with Oliver English, co-founder of Common Table Creative and co-director of the documentary "Feeding Tomorrow." They discuss the vital connections between local farming, food sustainability, and school nutrition. Oliver shares insights into the challenges and triumphs of integrating healthy, nutrient-dense foods into school systems and the broader implications for community health and resilience. Tune in to explore how we can build a more sustainable and nutritious future for the next generation.

We invite you to a thought-provoking conversation delving into the intricate layers of food justice, privilege, and dignity with Lauren Ornelas who is a long time animal rights activist since 1987 and is the founder and Senior Programs Director of Food Empowerment Project (F.E.P.).

Join us with Andrew Kimpel as we tackle food waste, fight hunger, and rethink how we nourish our communities. Millions face hunger in the US, yet tons of food gets wasted. Dive deep into the complexities of food banks, exploring challenges like short shelf life and distribution hurdles.

Tune in as we delve into the inspiring journey of Sharee Clark, a dedicated advocate and 11-year resident of Wilkes Barre, PA. With roots in New York City, Sharee's passion for social justice ignited during her adolescent years, where she championed LGBTQ rights as a peer educator and youth advocate. Join us as Sharee shares her experiences and insights into combating food insecurity and fostering community resilience.

Join us as we delve into inspiring conversations with individuals like Kristen Topolski, co-founder and CEO of New Roots, Inc., and the Willow Foundation. With 27 years of experience in social services, Kristen shares her journey of providing peer-based recovery support to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders. Discover how a holistic approach to food and support services is transforming lives and building stronger, healthier communities.

Dive into the intricate world of government relations with Scott Carter, President and Chief Strategy Officer of Conduit Government Relations.Join us as Scott shares his wealth of experience to gain a deeper understanding about SNAP and WIC.

Today, Clancy speaks with Scott Carter, President and Chief Strategy Officer of Conduit Government Relations, with a lot of experience in government nutrition programs. You won't want to miss their discussion about the different programs in the food and nutrition space, food sustainability, and improvements in the current system.

Today, Clancy speaks with Cole Riley, Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Wellfare. For the past several years, Cole has been firmly planted in the food and beverage industry — as a brand founder, creative director, and most recently as the head of Founders Give, the largest private food relief effort in New York City at the peak of the pandemic. Cole was also recently named a 40 Under 40 Rising Star in NYC Food Policy from Hunter College’s NYC Food Policy Center.

In this 6-minute Candid Clancy episode, you'll learn the art of detaching from resentment and your expectations how that's beneficial for everyone.