Episode 192: Florida Impact’s Fight for Food Dignity: The Autonomy to Purchase Nutritious Foods
About the Podcast
Today, Clancy speaks with Asheena Moses, Statewide Outreach and Advocacy Manager at Florida Impact. She has ten years of experience in the field of food service. You won’t want to miss their discussion about food distribution and federal nutrition programs in public schools. They talked about the need to elevate the voices of people who need help. Enjoy the show!
About Asheena Moses
Asheena Moses joined the Florida Impact team in June 2021. Now, she is the Statewide Outreach and Advocacy Manager of Florida Impact, with ten years of experience in the field of food service. Asheena also served as the Food and Nutrition Specialist with Orange County Public Schools.
Discussion Takeaways
- Florida Impact is a statewide anti-hunger organization making sure that people have access to nutritious foods.
- Many families want to eat healthy food, and parents want to feed their kids good food. They just don't have access.
- Food is an extension of our health and wellness. If you are not healthy, that takes away from how effective you can be in society. Knowledge and money are power, and without good access to food, you don't have access to money and education.
- Food dignity is wanting people to have the autonomy to go to the supermarket and purchase what they want for their families.
#1 tip to improve access to healthy food
Food should never be used as a punishment. Denying access to food only increases struggles, perpetuates cycles of hardship, and impacts society as a whole. Everyone deserves the right to eat and thrive.
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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