Episode 177: Food Insecurity, Hunger and Malnutrition from a Global Perspective
About the Podcast
In this episode, Clancy speaks with Eric Mitchell, President of the Alliance to End Hunger and served as Director of Government Relations for Adtalem Global Education. You won’t want to miss their discussion about food justice, the barriers to ending food insecurity, and the issues of domestic and international food security. Enjoy the show!
About Eric Mitchell
Eric Mitchell is the President of the Alliance to End Hunger who leads in the strategic direction and advocacy capacity on Capitol Hills and local communities. He also served as the Director of Government Relations for Adtalem Global Education, where he advanced the company's relationship with local government officials, business partners, and civic organizations in the Caribbean. In 2014, Eric was included in The Root 100 most influential African Americans under the age of 40 and was recognized as a "Top Lobbyist" from 2014 to 2019 by The Hill.
Discussion Takeaways
- Hunger impacts people no matter where they are. It covers all social demographics.
- Food insecurity is the definition of hunger. It is defined as a person within a household who was unable to access food at any given moment during the day.
- The majority of individuals who use SNAP are working families, elders, and children. It serves as a supplement to help families who may be food insecure.
- Food insecurity, hunger, and malnutrition have global impacts from both an economic and national security standpoint. We are no longer in our bubble.
- Food dignity means having access to and being able to afford food when people need it.
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Food insecurity and hunger drive global instability, causing conflicts and migration. What happens around the world impacts us here, affecting our economy, food security, and national security.
Each week on the Food Dignity® Podcast, the Food Dignity® Movement's Clancy Harrison hosts a wide variety of hunger experts and other people making changes on the frontlines. Join us as we dive deep into conversations that will change the way you think about food insecurity.
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