It takes a village to feed a child

Never have school nutrition programs been so needed in the world. Broken supply chains, a worldwide pandemic and global warming have strained already stressed food systems. On this episode, we’ll explore how communities are feeding children in Sucre, Bolivia and why Canada needs a national school food program.

Show Notes

According to a recent study, 66 million kids go to school hungry in low-income countries. North America sees millions of kids arrive at school hungry, with no lunch program to help them get through the day. This is a global problem. In this episode, we’ll hear how people are filling the gaps in providing feeding programs for children, first by visiting a community centre in Sucre, Bolivia to hear how children help grow their own nutritious meals. Then in interviews with DeeDee Miller, the Healthy Living Coordinator at an elementary school in Neyaashiinigmiing, Saskatchewan. And for an overview of the problem and solutions, we’ll talk to Rachel Engler-Stringer is a Professor and Researcher in the Department of Community Health and Epidemiology at the University of Saskatchewan. All food for thought. Visit canadianfeedthechildren.ca/podcast for more. 

About the Series:
First Comes Food, a podcast by the award-winning charity Canadian Feed The Children, explores the surprising ways communities are feeding children and families in the face of a global food crisis. On this series you'll meet inspiring people in communities around the world who are growing food security for everyone.

About Canadian Feed The Children
We are an award-winning registered Canadian charity that envisions a world where children thrive free from hunger and poverty. We have been taking action against childhood hunger in Canada and around the world for over 35 years.

We partner with communities across Canada and internationally, taking a community-led approach to support them as they achieve their own long-term sustainable change.

What is First Comes Food?

First Comes Food, a podcast by the award-winning charity Canadian Feed The Children, explores the surprising ways communities are feeding children and families in the face of a global food crisis. On this series you'll meet inspiring people in communities around the world who are growing food security for everyone.