Eradicating Food Insecurity: The Visionary Leadership of Harry Hayman

Join us in this inspiring episode of Philly Fortune Talks, where host Jake Penny sits down with Harry Hayman, a social impact advocate, humanitarian, and sustainability expert. Harry shares his journey and mission to combat food insecurity through innovative indoor agricultural solutions, as highlighted in his documentary, "I Am Hungry."

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• Harry’s background and what sparked his passion for addressing food insecurity.
• The shocking statistics of food insecurity in Philadelphia and the systemic issues contributing to the problem.
• How the restaurant industry's inefficiencies lead to significant food waste and what can be done to address this.
• The inception and success of the Food Connect Group and its simple yet effective app to upcycle food.
• The legislative efforts Harry supports to make throwing away good food illegal, aiming to protect both people and the environment.
• The development of Hero Kitchen during the pandemic to feed the less fortunate and the importance of controlled environmental agriculture.
• The fascinating insights from the "I Am Hungry" documentary, including the realization that food is not a recognized human right in the United States.
• Harry's entrepreneurial journey, from the restaurant business to pursuing an MBA and focusing on social entrepreneurship.
• The various initiatives and projects Harry is involved in to create a fair, diverse, and equitable local food economy.

About Harry Hayman: Harry Hayman is a dedicated social impact advocate with a career spanning various roles in startup ventures, marketing strategy consulting, and community partnership development. Active in the Philadelphia nonprofit scene, Harry supports initiatives like Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation and founded the Feed Philly Coalition. His work emphasizes community empowerment and social causes.

Follow us:

Follow us on social media, leave a rating and review, and support the ongoing efforts to combat food insecurity by visiting the "I Am Hungry" documentary website and contributing to their Kickstarter campaign. Every dollar counts!

 

--------------------------------------------------------------

Ready to Share Your Story? If you're a leader, innovator, or entrepreneur from the Philadelphia area and you're ready to inspire and connect with like-minded professionals, we'd love to hear from you. Fill out our brief questionnaire and book a time for your interview here (https://phillyfortunetalks.com/guest).

Let's make something great together. Philly's finest, this is your spot to shine on "Philly Fortune Talks!"