Hunger is a prevalent yet underreported issue faced by many members of the armed forces. Servicemembers and their families face daunting issues stemming from regular relocation, uncertainty, and other unique circumstances that pose challenges to the ability to reliably access needed resources. On this episode of Voices to End Hunger, host Minerva Delgado speaks with two experts on food insecurity in the military. Liza Lieberman is the Vice President of Public Affairs at MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger, which has been a leading advocate for those facing hunger in the armed forces; and Megan Rowley, who helped establish a food pantry at Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling and has first-hand experience working with these families as they seek assistance. Together they speak about strategies and programs in policy and practice that are needed to address military hunger, and they talk about what advocates should know about this pervasive issue and how to address it.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest(s): Liza Lieberman, Vice President of Public Affairs, MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger; and Megan Rowley, Founder, Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Food Pantry

Lear More:

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger's focus on Military Families: https://mazon.org/priorities/military-families/

Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling Food Pantry:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jbabfoodpantry/

Facebook (For JBAB/ DC-area Service Members & Families): https://www.facebook.com/groups/709222748317071/

Global agricultural development has a tremendous role to play in both the economic success of lower and middle income countries, but also the prosperity of the world. The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) has been at the heart of building up and supporting agricultural livelihoods and communities for decades, and its experiences and history provide valuable insights into the current moment we find ourselves. Host Minerva Delgado speaks with Katherine Meighan of IFAD to discuss the work of the organization, how global agricultural development supports broader priorities of people and governments, and how the business of agriculture in developing markets fits into wider global food security efforts.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest: Katherine Meighan, Chief Legal and Governance Officer, International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)

Learn more about IFAD by visiting their website at www.ifad.org.

U.S. agriculture and global food security have built a crucial relationship in American efforts to end hunger and malnutrition around the world. Not only is this relationship essential for critical programs, but it reflects the genuine values and determination of farmers themselves to provide enough food for everyone. This is no more clear than through the work of Growing Hope Globally, which mobilizes farmers and rural communities to partner with and contribute to a worldwide movement of agricultural development and food security. Host Minerva Delgado speaks to Kaitlyn Slate, President and CEO of Growing Hope Globally, about the value of cultivating these cross-border relationships in the agriculture community, and lessons that can be learned for the broader anti-hunger movement.

Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

Guest: Kaitlyn Slate, President & CEO, Growing Hope Globally

Learn more about Growing Hope Globally, their impact, success stories, and how to get involved at https://www.growinghopeglobally.org