Episode 191: Rachel and Her Fight Against Childhood Hunger and Poverty Through ‘No Kid Hungry’
About the Podcast
Today, Clancy speaks to Rachel Sabella, a respected advocate, strategist, and leader for nonprofit organizations for more than 20 years. She has been the Director of No Kid Hungry New York. You won’t want to miss their discussion about the misconception of society about food insecurity, and the fight to end childhood hunger and poverty. Enjoy the show!
About Rachel Sabella
Rachel Sabella is the Director of No Kid Hungry New York. Before this role, she served as the Director of Government Relations and Policy for the Food Bank For New York City. She has been a respected advocate, strategist, and leader for nonprofit organizations for more than 20 years.
Discussion Takeaways
- No Kid Hungry is a national organization working to end childhood hunger and poverty, ensuring every child has access to nutritious meals 365 days a year.
- When kids have regular access to nutritious meals, they perform better in school, have higher attendance rates, and experience fewer chronic health problems.
- During the pandemic, the government took swift action to address rising food insecurity. Unfortunately, many of those programs have now ended.
- Food insecurity looks different for every family. For some, it means skipping meals or cutting portions in half to ensure everyone in the household gets to eat.
- Food dignity means everyone is treated with respect, regardless of income level, community, or background. It ensures regular access to meals that people enjoy.
#1 tip to improve access to healthy food
There's no one-size-fits-all solution to child hunger. By connecting families to programs like SNAP, school meals, and summer benefits, we ensure communities access the resources they need to fight food insecurity.
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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