The Future of Solving Food Insecurity
There is no silver-bullet solution to food insecurity, and each community needs a tailored fix. The most effective strategies tend to be those that combine a few solutions in one.
The Fifty One
In each season, The Fifty One takes a different national issue and explores what it looks like for women at the local level.
Did you know 15% of American households experience food insecurity? That’s over 40 Million Americans. It’s a stat that shocked us, so our first season is focused on food access issues in the U.S.
In our first season, we’ve partnered with local NPR reporters in seven different locations throughout the country to tell the story of what it’s like to live in a food desert and which efforts are succeeding in addressing this problem.
When It Comes to Food Access, SNAP Isn’t Supplemental, It’s Essential
With over 40 million Americans receiving food stamps, SNAP is one of our largest federal policy issues. And a hotly debated one at that.
Is Detroit a Model for Solving Food Insecurity?
In a city known for its economic challenges, local food justice advocates are taking a community first approach to improving food access.
In South Los Angeles, Food Insecurity isn’t Just About Access
In many urban communities there is a confluence of issues driving the lack of healthy food access. One organization in South Los Angeles is working to address it holistically.
Can We Solve Our Healthcare Crisis With Food?
Should food and lifestyle changes be the first line of therapy prescribed by physicians? In the latest episode of The Fifty One, we examine food insecurity and the chronically ill.
How to Save a Starving Nation
The Navajo Nation is a food desert, with life-threatening health issues on the rise. What can the next generation do to reconnect to their dietary roots?
The Link Between the Opioid Epidemic and Food Insecurity
The exploding opioid crisis, particularly across the Midwest, is reshaping families, leaving many without the resources to feed themselves. When grocery stores are sparse, it only gets worse.
Birmingham, Alabama, Is Now a Foodie Destination—For Those With Access
Thanks to a nearly 100-year-old redlining map, the chasm between food destinations and food deserts remains. Can grassroots efforts make a difference?
Redlining Might Be Outlawed, But It’s Still Alive and Well
The practice that kept people of color from securing home and business loans was banned 50 years ago, but its impact, especially on food access, can still be felt acutely today.
The Role of Ethnic Markets in Addressing Food Access
If supermarkets aren't available in food deserts, can ethnic markets be the answer?