Food FIRST, not second and certainly not third!

What this episode covers

The first of our newly re-branded show, Food First Michigan! Phil and Gerry caught up with Rachel Hurst, Corporate Affairs Manager of Michigan Kroger and the new Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Director Gordon at the Mackinac Policy Conference. Although Director Gordon is new to MDHHS, he demonstrates the attributes of being a true leader who wants to make a difference. He wants to support the people on the front lines and see things from everyone's perspective - there is no doubt that he will make a difference in our state. Rachel discusses Kroger's great efforts to helping solve food security with their Zero Hunger Zero Waste initiative - the past date does NOT mean past good! To learn more - https://www.kroger.com/f/zero-hunger-zero-waste Be sure to get caught up on all of the innovating and inspiring conversations - https://foodsecuremichigan.org/

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