Hungry to be Healthy: Cultivating Community Change | Ep. 29

Today’s Takeaways:
1. Interrupt Hunger’s Mission: Focus on preventing chronic disease, feeding the hungry, and fostering community.

2. Community Collaboration is Key: Change starts by working together—teaching essential skills like cooking, gardening, and movement while giving back.

3. A Look at the Past vs. Today: Several generations ago, nearly 40% of produce came from home gardens. Today, ultra-processed foods and additives have changed the nutritional landscape.

4. Modern Health Challenges: 8 out of 10 leading causes of death are linked to poor nutrition. Approximately 73% of Americans struggle with obesity, 12% face food insecurity, and 30% experience social isolation.

5. Empowering Through Education: Teaching practical skills, such as gardening, empowers people to provide nutritious food for themselves and their families.

6. Building Sustainable Community Programs: Successful change involves partnering with schools, local governments, and community organizations (e.g., school and employee gardens).

 

🎙 GUEST SPOTLIGHT: Bill Jollie
• Website: interrupthunger.org
• Instagram: @interrupthunger
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/bjollie/

📢 PODCAST INFO: 
• Website: productivepassions.com
• Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/5sVM0bWVyyPfoq63jA2th7?si=e37eaa1239554370
• Apple Podcasts: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productive-passions/id1722526123
• Amazon Music: music.amazon.com/podcasts/ad852885-1fd6-4fb5-8e09-702be230d5b3/productive-passions
• Podbean: productivepassions.podbean.com
• iHeartRadio: iheart.com/podcast/1323-productive-passions-158963722

🌐 SOCIAL: 
• Facebook: facebook.com/productivepassions
• Instagram: instagram.com/productivepassions
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/christytagye/
• Email: christy@productivepassions.com