Hunger as a Racial Equity Issue: Addressing Food Insecurity and Social Safety Nets

Explore the intersection of hunger and racial equity in this 56-minute panel discussion featuring Congresswoman Chellie Pingree, former Congresswoman Donna F. Edwards, and Dr. John B. King Jr. Delve into the complexities of social safety net programs like SNAP and WIC, examining the perceptions, policies, and practices that perpetuate hunger and poverty. Discover strategies for reimagining an economy that nourishes all people, and learn how communities, activists, and nonprofits can collaborate to advance anti-hunger and anti-poverty initiatives. Gain insights on topics such as COVID-19's impact on food insecurity, systemic changes needed, understanding family needs, benefit access, stigma, lunch shaming, food bank systems, healthy eating, state barriers, and after-school meal programs. Participate in audience questions and explore next steps for addressing food justice issues in this thought-provoking installment of the Conversations on Food Justice series.

Introduction
Opening remarks
Covid19 and food insecurity
The importance of changing the system
Understanding what families really need
Access to benefits
Stigma
Lunch Shaming
Silver Linings
The Food Bank System
How We Got Here
Healthy Eating Healthy Nutrition
State Barriers
AfterSchool Suppers
Audience Questions
The Next Step
What Do Families Need
Closing Thoughts