Innovating to End Hunger

Aubrey Alvarez, a health and wellness expert, embarks on a mission to bridge the gap between food abundance and food insecurity in America, uncovering the shocking truth of an insidious food apartheid and an unjust system of food waste.Aubrey Alvarez had always taken her access to food for granted - growing up in a rural town in Iowa, she had just assumed her food was grown in her backyard. Little did she know, the lack of access to nutritious food was a reality for many, and when she was given the chance to work to address this issue, she jumped at it. Through her work with Eat Greater Des Moines, she learned about the food deserts, food apartheid, and the lack of balance between food waste and those going hungry. She was determined to find a way to bridge the gap between access and quality, and she worked to build relationships and teach those in power how to make the right decisions.In this episode, you will learn the following:1. How is the U.S. food system allowing for food insecurity and food waste to coexist?2. What are the challenges of accessing fresh, nutritious food for those with limited transportation?3. What does a successful food recovery program look like, and how can it help reduce food insecurity?Connect with AubreyLinkedinEat Greater Des MoinesConnect with me:LinkedinInstagramFacebookYouTubeTwitterWebsiteLoved this episode? Leave us a review and rating here: AppleSupport the show ★ Support this podcast ★