While We Cook with Special Guest Melissa Mullis

Great conversations happen around great food.In this episode, we're cooking together in the kitchen while chatting with Melissa Mullis, Executive Director of the Root Cellar Food & Wellness Hub. As we prepare a delicious meal, we dive into an important conversation about food insecurity in Medicine Hat, the growing need for community support, and the incredible work the Root Cellar is doing to help thousands of local individuals and families.We also talk about the Race for Hunger, community kitchens, food rescue programs, and how everyone can play a part in making a difference.Come for the cooking, stay for the conversation—and leave inspired by the power of a community that cares.🎧 Watch or listen now, and discover how sharing a meal can spark meaningful conversations and positive change.Chapters00:00 Introduction and episode overview02:04 The rising need for food assistance in Medicine Hat04:05 The success of the Race for Hunger event07:02 The role of the Root Cellar in preventing homelessness07:44 Community collaboration and support in Medicine Hat08:49 Melissa’s background and connection to the community09:57 Favorite local restaurants and food spots10:21 What keeps Melissa motivated at the Root Cellar11:06 Melissa’s favorite places to eat in Medicine Hat12:03 Local food favorites and guilty pleasures12:47 Melissa’s husband and their cooking dynamic13:40 Hard-hitting questions: books, movies, and celebrity dinners15:37 Melissa’s guilty pleasure TV shows and movies16:41 Favorite movies and Disney classics17:40 Cooking and burrito-making tips19:13 The importance of community support and donations20:20 Opportunities for community involvement and donations22:18 Food sourcing, surplus food, and food rescue programs23:12 Innovative programs: Loop and food recycling initiatives23:40 Closing remarks and community call to actionThank you for listening and sharing you are one in a million! We are excited to announce our community is growing and we couldn't do it with out you!  Hey we need your support. Like and subscribe to Bring Back The Porch PodcastSupport the show