Food insecurity in Calgary is far more complex and far more widespread than many people realize.

In this episode of The Deets with Duddy, Jeff Dudder sits down with Melissa From, President and CEO of the Calgary Food Bank, for a grounded conversation about what hunger actually looks like inside one of the city’s most essential organizations.

Melissa shares what demand feels like on the inside, where common assumptions about food banks start to break down, and how leadership changes when you are operating under constant pressure. They talk about the size of the operation most people never see, where bottlenecks emerge fastest, and how good intentions can sometimes outpace real understanding.

The conversation also explores what it means to lead in a constant-crisis environment, how this role differs from her previous work as CEO of Junior Achievement of Southern Alberta, and what kinds of support truly make the biggest difference over time.

This is not a pitch or a fundraiser. It is an honest look at leadership, responsibility, and how Calgary shows up for one another.

The Deets with Duddy is Calgary’s late-night show podcast, hosted by Jeff Dudder (@duddydoesit), spotlighting the city’s culture, creativity, and people through unfiltered conversations with Calgary’s most interesting voices.

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