Do you believe that food security is solvable?

Food security is not just a Michigan challenge, it is a global one. Global estimates state that by 2050, there will be 9.7 billion people in the world, and we will require approximately 70% more food than what we consume now. The SOLUTION to meet these needs requires a cross-sector approach with an emphasis on food loss and waste; including analyzing consumption of food purchased and distributed, and agriculture productivity with metrics of the impact on global climate and the environment.

There is NO other way; the challenge both locally and globally is too big to overcome without cross-sector collaboration.

This week we are accompanied by the famous author, NPR podcast host of “Serving up Science” and instiller of positive change, Sheril Kirshenbaum. Sheril’s work focuses on addressing food security challenges while looking at how climate change impacts food availability. To hear more about the work, be sure to watch “Power Trip: The Story of Energy” on PBS {https://amzn.to/3qJIbG8}.

Be mindful of our future.

We are not doing enough in terms of how we produce and use food. However, there is hope. There are signs that technologies and attitudes are evolving to address these challenges, which warrants optimism for where food is headed.

The challenges we face, though daunting, should not prevent us from optimism for the future!

The Michigan food bank network’s challenge is to CREATE positive change in the world of the families who deal with the toxic stress of food insecurity. More people are rallying around the cause, and we are gaining momentum to overcome this challenge. Join us by keeping #FOODFIRST!