Episode 177: Katie S. Martin, Ph.D. and her book Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries

About this episode

Katie S. Martin, Ph.D. discusses her book on transforming food banks and pantries to better address food insecurity.

Episode 177: Katie S. Martin, Ph.D. and her book Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries ABOUT KATIE Katie Martin is a thought leader on food insecurity and has spent over 30 years developing and researching programs to promote healthy food access and long-term food security. She is the CEO of More Than Food Consulting whose goal is to advance organizational and systems change to tackle the preventable problem of hunger. Katie is also the author of Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries. CONVERSATION HIGHLIGHTS • How Katie's background in political science and public health launched her advocacy • The importance of choice in food pantries for improved health and dignity • How COVID-19 shifted perceptions and policies around food insecurity • Evidence-based practices for hunger relief: culture, choice, and connection • Systems change approach: collaboration, data, and addressing structural inequalities • Leadership grounded in curiosity, empowerment, and systemic thinking • The significance of an abundance mindset versus scarcity in securing funding and collaboration • Future outlook on ongoing research, partnerships, and movement-building in hunger relief The MAIN QUESTION for you that…

People in this episode

Host: John M Jaramillo

Guest: Katie S. Martin, Ph.D.

Topics covered

• food insecurity
• food access
• hunger relief
• systems change
• leadership
• COVID-19 impact

Keywords

• food banks
• pantries
• hunger
• food security
• advocacy
• choice
• COVID-19
• leadership

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: More Than Food Consulting

Books & works: Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries

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