Episode 20: Food Insecurity - Beyond the Dinner Table

Let's take our breakdown of food insecurity beyond the dinner table. From social stigma to long-term impacts, food insecurity is about more than just food–especially for the next generation. Kirstin Beardsley, the CEO of Food Banks Canada, a national organization that supports food banks across Canada and advocates for the end of food insecurity, altogether. She shares the history of food banking in Canada, the importance of supporting food banks, and the systemic and societal impacts of food insecurity in the long run

Further Reading:

Household Food Insecurity (UofT) // When Food Becomes the Next Expense You Have to Cut (The Star) // Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Simply Psychology) // Food Banks Canada's Hunger Count (2022) // Kirstin in the News about Food Insecurity (CTV News)

Follow up with Food Banks Canada:

Website // Twitter // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube // LinkedIn

Follow up with REST:

Website // Twitter // Facebook // Instagram // YouTube // Linkedin // Support the Organization (Canada Helps)