Today, Clancy speaks with Dion Dawson. He is the Founder and Chief Dreamer of Dion's Chicago Dream. Growing up experiencing homelessness and food insecurity, he runs a $4 million award-winning non-profit that employs 28 people and provides free fresh fruits and vegetables to more than 1,200 Chicago land households in need every week.

Today, Clancy speaks with Letisha Steele. She is a former chef turned passion advocate for health equity. With roots in the Appalachian Mountains, her life's work addresses the complex challenges of communities from nutrition and education to housing and racial equity. In this episode, she talks about food inequity, food sovereignty, and the importance of choosing food that means something to families and cultures.

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.

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.