Food Tank and Duke University\u2019s World Food Policy Center recently hosted the \u201cEmpowering
Eaters\u201d Summit in support of the National Strategy on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health. This
episode of \u201cFood Talk with Dani Nierenberg\u201d features two conversations from the event focused
on policies and programs that nourish eaters and ensure that they can reach their fullest
potential.
First, Luis Guardia, President of the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), sits down with
Dani to discuss the barriers to enrolling in nutrition assistance programs; the importance of
protecting and expanding SNAP, the country\u2019s first line of defense against hunger; and ongoing
efforts to ensure that all children have access to healthy meals in schools.\xa0Then, hear a fireside
chat between Dani and U.S. Congressmember Valerie Foushee, who represents North
Carolina\u2019s 4th Congressional District. They discuss the work of the bipartisan House Hunger
Caucus; the value of programs like WIC, which help to nourish mothers, infants, and young children; and the need to vote for policymakers who are passionate about the communities they serve and represent the values we believe in.
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