From 30,000 Meals to Market Matches: Dr. Mallory’s Fight Against Hunger

September is National Hunger Month!  Did you know Farmer's Markets and the fresh, locally grown food may not be available to individuals and families who leverage food assistance programs? Have you heard of Feeding Neighbors Program this all started during the shut down when seniors and jobless individuals were forced to be homebound. Today I'm joined by Dr. Mallory Ciuksza from St. Clair Health Internal Medicine.  Dr. Ciuksza and her husband Albert founded Food Assistance Match (FAM), a nonprofit that doubles SNAP and other food assistance dollars at farmers markets to increase access to fresh, healthy food, support local farmers, and protect patrons' dignity. Tune in as we discuss FAM’s pandemic origins, the program’s impact across Bethel Park, Bellevue and Cranberry, plans for technology improvements, and Hunger Action Month fundraising — with ways listeners can donate or learn more at the link below. https://foodassistancematch.org/ No-one should ever go to bed hunger! Help Feed America! Special thanks to St. Clair Health for sponsoring this episode. For more information check out the link below. https://www.stclair.org/ If you want to be a guest or sponsor on the Spill with Me Jenny D Show contact Kelli Komondor at [email protected] Fill out the disclaimer at https://www.spillwithmejennyd.com/tell-your-story Thank you to my Spotlight Supporters for September. Tanya Chaney owner of Chaney's Natural. Check out our episode to learn about Somatic Healing and Self-Care tips. https://chaneysnatural.com/ Ed Meyer owner of Tri-State Office Furniture has all your needs for your home or office space. https://tristateofficefurniture.com/ Jodi Ripepi owner of Bareskin & Laser is where I go for my skin-care treatments. Contact them today. https://bareskin-laser.com/