with guest Andy Harrington of the Canadian Foodgrains Bank
The hunger crisis—it’s in the news a lot these days. Food prices have gone up every year since 2019. 1 in 4 are food insecure. Over 800 million go to bed hungry. 45% of child deaths globally were hunger-related. But why is hunger rising at such an alarming rate? And, in the face of such overwhelming need, can you and I really make a difference?
In this episode, Andy Harrington, Executive Director of Canadian Foodgrains Bank, sheds light on the root causes driving food insecurity. Statistics inform us of the need—and can be alarming with good reason—but tell a limited part of the story. With personal accounts about what displaced farmers face, how conflict limits resources, and the ways climate change is devastating local harvests, Andy reminds us that behind each stat is a real human with a real story. Andy’s hope-filled perspective reveals that each one of us holds the power to ignite astonishing change by starting with just one hungry person.
The next time you see a news story about global hunger, don’t dismiss it as mere statistics. Instead, remember that a person lies behind that number—a person worthy of dignity and respect.
Recommended Resources:
Canadian Foodgrains Bank - homepage
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