Food Insecurity in Tennessee and the Nation

“Why can’t we feed everyone? This is the United States!” You’ve donated or received food assistance during the pandemic, will the need ever end? In this two-part episode, you’ll hear from a local community group that uses unused food portions to feed people in their area, and from the Tennessee Justice Center, which defines and discusses the reasons for food insecurity. What can we do to alleviate it now and eliminate it post-pandemic?

Guests:

Rick Wright, Director of Dining Services University of the South

Rev. David Goodpaster, Director of Otey Memorial Parish’s Community Action Committee

Signe Anderson Director of Nutritional Advocacy at Tennessee Justice Center

FULL PODCAST available on Apple Podcasts here, and wherever else you like to listen here.

"As a result of COVID19, we are reaching close to 54 million people experiencing food insecurity."

Rev. David Goodpaster of Otey Memorial Parish Church, Rick Wright of @univofthesouth, & Signe Anderson of @TNJusticeCenter discuss food insecurity.

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— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) February 12, 2021