Episode 20: Food Insecurity - Beyond the Dinner Table

Let's take our breakdown of food insecurity beyond the dinner table. From social stigma to long-term impacts, food insecurity is about more than just food–especially for the next generation. Kirstin Beardsley, the CEO of Food Banks Canada, a national organization that supports food banks across Canada and advocates for the end of food insecurity, altogether. She shares the history of food banking in Canada, the importance of supporting food banks, and the systemic and societal impacts of food insecurity in the long run.

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Further Reading:

Household Food Insecurity (UofT)

When Food Becomes the Next Expense You Have to Cut (The Star)

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs (Simply Psychology)

Food Banks Canada's Hunger Count (2022)

Kirstin in the News about Food Insecurity (CTV News)

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Follow up with Food Banks Canada

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About the Guest:

Kirstin Beardsley

CEO | Food Banks Canada | She/Her

Kirstin Beardsley is the Chief Executive Officer of Food Banks Canada, and she and the organization are working to relieve hunger today and prevent hunger tomorrow. In collaboration with the food bank network, Kirsten leads the network of over 4,700 food banks and community agencies from coast-to-coast.

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About the Host:

Mya Moniz

Peer Support Leader | REST Centres She/Her

Mya is an independent youth and Former Crown Ward of the Peel Children’s Aid Society. She’s achieved an Honours Bachelor of Arts with High Distinction from the University of Toronto in English, Professional Writing and Communications, and Sociology. She also sits at the Senior Leadership Table for the Peel Alliance to End Homelessness as a youth with lived experience.

Mya believes there is great power in healing, growth, and catharsis through writing and storytelling, and she strives to help others tell their stories the way she tells hers.