Episode 222: HEBNI and Its Fight Against Diet-Related Diseases
About the Podcast
Today, Clancy speaks with Glen Providence, the Executive Director of Hebni Nutrition Consultants. Under his leadership, Hebni has significantly impacted addressing food insecurity and health disparities in Orlando’s food desert neighborhoods. In this episode, you won’t want to miss their discussion about HEBNI, the issue of redlining, social isolation, and gentrification, as well as how zip code determines the factor of a person’s overall health. Listen and enjoy the show!
About Glen Providence
He is the Executive Director of Hebni Nutrition Consultants. With over 20 years of experience in project management, marketing communications, and nonprofit leadership, Glen is recognized for his ability to create innovative programs and partnerships that encourage community growth and health.
Discussion Takeaways
- Hebni Nutrition Consultants is a nutrition education organization located in Orlando, Florida. The name HEBNI stands for Health Empowerment Through Behavioral and Nutritional Initiatives.
- Fresh Stop is HEBNI's biggest program. It is a mobile farmers market program that goes to neighborhoods without major grocery stores. The program aims to increase access to fresh produce in those neighborhoods.
- Your zip code today is the biggest determining factor of your overall health.
- Redlining is a systemic discrimination. It is where banks and financial institutions intentionally reduce or eliminate access to funds in certain neighborhoods that causes the deterioration of communities.
- Glen helps create an environment where people come together around food and where they are socially connected.
- Food dignity is being able to have access to the foods that you enjoy eating, but to do it in a healthy, nutritional, and practical manner.
#1 tip to improve access to healthy food
We take risks, we show up where we're not expected, and we create space to challenge injustice. It's about starting bold, refining constantly, and growing programs that truly impact and educate our communities.
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I learned so many powerful lessons in this episode that really got me thinking.
I loved learning how much Hebni does for the community. I learned about redlining, food apartheid, and how asking “How can I help you?” goes a long way in the community. Glen’s definition of food dignity was one I hadn’t ever thought of before.
Clancy, great interview! Thanks