The Shocking Truth About Food Insecurity | Clancy Cash Harrison | TEDxWilmingtonWomen

[@phillipwhite3140]

One of the biggest takeaways I have from this video is that our problems are rooted in our attitude as a society. We as a society need to get off our high horse and not shame people for being in need. We will all face times in our life when we need a helping hand and it is really easy not to lend that helping hand until it is you in need. Great video and I hope to see a shift in societal thinking.

[@alexandrafitzgerald6468]

While listening to this TEDx talk, I was blown away by so many points Ms.Harrison made. One of the main points that stood out to me is that 1 in 5 kids suffer from food insecurity. Growing up, I never had to worry about where my next meal came from and I am grateful for that. However, hearing that there are that many children in the United States suffering from hunger truly breaks my heart. I think it is so beyond important to break the social stigma surrounding the use of food assistance programs because so many people that use those programs are using them to help their families and children through school and through a portion of their lives that they wouldn’t have been able to get through without those programs.

[@kidsnetsoft]

Great video. It needs to be mentioned that CEOs are out of control with excessive profits. It is to the point where working families can't even afford to eat healthy. Greed is so shameful

[@lemonlime8363]

It’s really weird being on the other side of this now. I grew up with food insecurity and it was awful. Now that I’m a mother and my husband and I are well off- I find that I actually obsess about going grocery shopping and making nutritious meals for my family. We frequently try other cuisines because I want my children to experience them. Grocery stores are my happy place. I still find myself getting anxious when our fridge gets empty even though I know I can easily go to the store. It never leaves you.

[@matthewboyes9775]

I have worked in a grocery store for over 5 years now and I have commonly see the negative sigma of people using WIC or EBT programs. Not only do some customers judge the ones that use these programs but they also shame them publicly by saying cruel remarks such as " I wish I got free food." and other heartless claims. I can't tell you how many times that customers even put things back because they simply can't afford them with or without such programs. It's simply heartbreaking to watch a family go through the struggle of trying to manage the best they can only to be ridiculed by strangers who's careless words break them down even further. I think this Ted talk contains an important message that is commonly overlooked and it was a pleasure to watch.

[@alexushowell8651]

While watching this Ted Talk, I got chills when it was stated that 1 in 5 kids don't know where their next meal would come from. Growing up in a family where the fridge was always full, I never realized that this was such a problem in our country. These shocking stories make me want to become further educated on this problem of hunger and more interested in nutrition in general. I admire how passionate the speaker is about this topic and agree with her. Getting food assistance shouldn't be seen as a negative thing, it means that the individual is strong enough to get help and take of themselves and their children.

[@madisonruston2374]

This was an amazing speech. I also have this stigma with hunger. When I hear the word "hunger"I picture I very skinny malnourished human being. However after watching this video I want to make a difference in the world and spread knowledge about food assistance.

[@jennacalifa6739]

This really opened my eyes to stigma's I did not even know I had. The image and shame we put on individuals and food assistance programs need to be reassessed and I feel that this speech really put that into perspective for me. I now feel so much more compassion for the people around me because hunger does not affect just one type of person. Thank you for the work that you do.

[@minischniers6535]

Now that I'm in a better place with a husband and a farm (complete with gardens and chickens) I'm putting a produce stand up with eggs and other organic goods for my community. No charge but donations accepted. Just trying to do my part. I encourage others in privileged positions to help your fellow humans. They need it

[@meganrusonis3847]

Being someone who is very involved in my local food pantries and soup kitchens this video was very powerful. While volunteering at these places I try my best to fight these stigmas that are out there by giving a kind smile to those we server, or offering a hand to them when needed. You never know what situation someone is in so it is best to treat them with kindness and respect so that they feel comfortable and accepted in the centers, I would never want anyone to feel ashamed or embarrassed when they are doing something that the need to do. Thank you for making the stigmas know so we can all try as a whole to fight them.

[@Maldukaaa]

This speaker did a great job presenting and getting the idea of food insecurity across to people. A lot of people tend to criticize people who used a food assistance program when in reality, they truly need it. You never know who is in this situation. The food assistance programs help people get their lives back on track and makes sure they are getting meals everyday.

[@bjkkkikhgfjj]

This was a really interesting topic, and I feel like it shed a lot of light. When I first think of "food insecurity" I didn't think of not having access to proper meals, but just not knowing how to properly feed yourself or children. This talk goes so much deeper than that. I know there is a sigma, and that people on food assistance programs are often ashamed because I used to work in a grocery store and see it firsthand. I think if the general population had a better understanding of the numbers involved with those struggling for food each day, it could help lower stigma. As Professor Harrison said, being hungry doesn't have a face; they aren't always necessarily skin and bones, but it could be the person standing behind you in the grocery store. To discriminate against those who can't afford the bare minimum is awful, as everyone deserves to have a proper meal with nutrients to fuel the body. This talk definitely opened my eyes, and challenged my own views that I have towards food assistance. I often would be angry if I knew that someone in high school had free lunch, but wore nice clothes and had a nice iPhone. At the time, I just didn't understand. Looking back, those school programs are invaluable and bless children with meals and the energy to keep up in the classroom.

[@ThePetra8]

It's so easy to become complacent & not even realize the struggles that are going on all around you. Thank you for confronting the misconceptions head-on by presenting examples of people we can all relate to. Great job!

[@khenryx17]

This video was eye opening to me as l was previously uneducated on this topic. I feel guilty about my prior misconceptions on individuals using food assistance programs and feel obligated to spread my new found knowledge. We must crush the social stigma around food poverty as a society and allow the people in need to feel comfortable getting the assistance they need.

[@johnfagotti6612]

This video really opened my eyes about the truth of food insecurity. The most eye opening aspect to me was how much some families pay for formula. I could not imagine paying more for formula for my children per month than for my house to live in. I'm still in disbelief that we have the ability to help some families that truly need assistance, however criticize the families that take advantage of such a wonderful program. As a society, we need to do better at recognizing food insecurity and banish the social stigma regarding it!

[@dove204]

Before working in retail I had a negative opinion towards food assistance programs as that is how my parents felt towards the matter, they were proud people who considered needing assistance to be a sign of weakness (ironic considering there were many time in my childhood where we were unable to afford proper food, before my parents business became successful we often had plain noodles or boiled potatoes for supper). Even after working in a convenience store I was fairly judgmental, I didn't think people should be able to use food stamps where I worked considering the only food we sold was canned, candy or soda. Food stamps were often a huge hassle as they were timely since everything had to be entered in manually, I assumed most people using food stamps only had/needed them because of poor money management issues. It wasn't until last year that my opinion turned around, my best friend lost her only parent. She had no job since she was pursuing a degree and all of a sudden she had house payments, car payments, utility bills, and a funeral to pay for. She had very little savings and after a year she still doesn't have access to her mother's bank accounts. Her life was turned upside down and she was forced to drop out and obtain a full time job that she hates with a passion in order to pay bills in which she can barely afford. Food stamps are how she eats, she is barely scraping by and food stamps are saving her. Her experience showed me how food stamps help people and how important they are, yes people abuse the system but the the number of people abusing it is so small compared to the amount it helps. Food is a basic human right and no one should have to wonder where their next meal is coming from.

[@kylekrall6200]

I think this is an amazing presentation on food insecurity and how we tend to overlook problems that are right in front of our eyes. At times we are too fast to judge people and do not always consider what they may be going through. We have to recognize that poverty is always changing and not all stereotypes are true when it comes to poverty. These challenges with food insecurity can happen to anyone at any time and we must do all we can to help lend a hand to people when we are able to.

[@raventbrunner]

I really enjoyed watching your speech. My senior research focuses on the funding of SNAP and other food assistance programs. I definitely think that there is more that we can do to help. We need to be able to correct people when they grossly stereotype people dealing with poverty. The misconceptions that you mentioned are very common misconceptions. Part of my research talks about whether or not blame is placed on society, or the individual. What you spoke about, around 8 minutes in, really resonated with me. In the situation about the woman using WIC, the comment that the person behind her was very inappropriate. It enforces the idea that those using federal assistance owe something to everybody else, when they don't. Great speech!

[@straley7456]

I agree with your input on the social misconception behind the comment left about the woman having a the "New I phone" and how just because someone who may have nice/new materialistic items, does not mean they may not be struggling financially. I've had various childhood friends who although may have nice clothes or a phone, were still unable to eat a school lunch. But, do you think that in the last 10 years with social media platforms with millions and millions of users (Facebook/Instagram) plays a key role in how we prejudice others? And this could show how insecure we may be about ourselves?

[@kylalaursen9875]

I really enjoyed listening, I am currently volunteering at Greensboro CARE that helps families struggling with this issue. I enjoyed relating!

[@ClancyHarrison]

Thank you for your kind words and keep volunteering. Those families need more people like yourself.

[@starmangreg]

Not long ago I was talking to my Sister and her husband when I mentioned the food insecurity in the US. They both looked me straight in the eye and said there is no hunger in America. The media they preferred to listen to said the only folks with that problem were lazy people that did not want to work and wanted to live off the government dole. There was nothing I could say and they did not want to see proof. I knew also that because I am in my sixties, of ill health and survive on SS Disability, they most likely looked down on me. I don't have the strength to fight any more (I can hardly make it from my bed to the bathroom). Its up to the younger generations to make changes and grow into it. So people like me stop losing faith.

[@jordanjones6851]

This talk really inspired me to think differently about hunger. I loved that comment about how the face of hunger looks like each of us - because each person’s situation is different, and each person’s situation can change in an instant. It really changed my perspective because I, too, always had the typical image in my head of what hunger “looked” like. I feel as though it’s such an important note to point out from the video when the SITUATIONAL bouts of poverty were highlighted - because this (I feel) will set into people’s minds and become more understanding of those in need. It seems as though healthcare professionals can make an impact on fighting hunger by enlightening people and allowing for a change of hunger’s perception. With this, maybe more people who need help will actually ask for it instead of feeling ashamed and suffering without adequate resources.

[@charlottereisner7902]

Comment: This TEDx talk was truly informative and captivating as I became aware of the issues concerning poverty and food assistance programs. I now understand the importance of erasing the stigma behind individuals using food assistance programs. I learned the significance of speaking out against the social stigma surrounding food assistance programs and to raise awareness about the common misconceptions that have been discussed of poverty and hunger. Hunger is not simply seen in someone who appears to have a “swollen belly, visible ribs, or skinny limbs”, it is rather seen as someone who looks just like me.

[@shannonelhartcounselor9582]

I love your message, Clancy - you did a fabulous job sharing this important message. You know I've heard you speak before... you always get me teary... seriously, I am humbled and sobbing - and that is okay. Congratulations on your hard work and success!

[@TWRaymond]

First, thanks to the TEDx Talks and the speaker. If no one points out the problem that secretly occurs around us, we never notice how serious it is. I totally agree with the speaker. In my community, I volunteered for a local free meal house two years ago, and my job there was to provide people whoever came into the house with a free meal. However, we noticed one problem. The number of people who qualify for food assistance was increasing day by day, which means we need more funds to get more food. I believe this problem is happening all over the world. We and our government need to take care of it.

[@johngarcia-landry1222]

What a powerful talk! Thank you for sharing this information for us. God bless you!

[@samanthamackeyy]

It is amazing to think that we, as Americans, have the ability to offer help and assistance at any time of need, but also find a way to place a negative stigma on these cries for help at the same time. This video was an amazing way to spread the message that food assistance programs are not to be seen as a sign of weakness. Not everyone going through food insecurity have the look of starvation. We must recognize this and offer help without suspicion. Situational poverty is real and can happen to anyone at any time. Not all people suffering appear to be. Think before you assume, and lend a hand to one who needs it.

[@kaylastarzynski8444]

I very much agree with you that we have so much capability of providing assistance, but most of the time we just simple don't. We do see cries of help and see those that struggle and instead of knowing their circumstance we chose to hold a negative stigma towards them and more often than not believe that they are simply only abusing the programs. You never know in your life if you are ever going to need programs such as these, so it is best to learn more about them. It could one day be you that needs help, so why not lend a hand whenever you can?

[@CloudyStan]

Wow, Clancy, great talk! I remember when you were studying for your masters and taught one of my undergrad classes at CSE. So glad to see you doing so many great things!

[@chadheld6067]

The stigma that is associated with food assistance programs still boggles my mind. I think the misconception is often due to the misuse of the programs by a very few number of individuals. The people that are going through financial struggle or hardship get unneeded criticism all the time as mentioned in the video. Food assistance needs to become common and not criticized due to unfamiliarity of what the assistance programs are and what they do for families. The lack of knowledge is what I think most individuals have when they criticize these programs.

[@dwaynegoodin9103]

Chad Held Chad Held From my observations, and I have been assisting people that are disabled, impoverished, elderly, and even in recoveries from severe substance-abuse and dependence as well as those that are suffering from civilian PTSD and trauma. I can remember years ago Sitting in the welfare office back when food stamps were actual books of stamps, so called. And while in there some of the people who have been in the system for quite some time where instructing the younger women in order to get more assistance, to have more children. I have also witnessed people walking in, much like Clancy described as having the newest iPhone, except in this case these people are pulling up to the welfare office in 20, 30 and sometimes $40,000 cars, with untold jewelry. None if which I could afford. Now I am not passing judgment. As I stated, it’s merely an observation. I have no idea of what these people have gone through or are going through. I don’t know anything about their situation or condition, I have no idea about their family history or their family life. All I’m stating is that It is easy to see where such a stigma, sort of a clinical word isn’t it as compared to gossip? Where such a stigma may arise. I have also witnessed people offering to sell their ebt card or food stamps at $0.50 on the dollar, for whatever reason. I’m going to speculate. I believe you to be correct, as is Clancy. It’s a leg up. We need a helping hand sometime. And yet, sometimes people also get stuck. Lost. Or perhaps they become so dependent they cannot do what normally they could? Which defines both stuck, and learned helplessness. And of course there those that manage to cheat the system causing and costing the nation more grievance, money, and further reinforcing those stigmas. Clancy also mentioned to stand up for those in need. Help stop the stigma. Educate those that will listen. Thanks for sparking this discussion Chad. Be well.

[@bobbyhill8486]

@@dwaynegoodin9103 I agree with you. Some people do really exploit the system and get away with it. And then there are some who really need the help and don't meet the requirements to qualify. It sucks.

[@irisbaldwin128]

WOW very eye opening Thank you

[@myalamaster7917]

As someone who has benefitted from food assistance programs and seen how much of a difference it can make, the social stigma surrounding them saddens me. When my younger sister was born my family benefited from WIC, however it always seems unnecessarily difficult to use and caused problems at checkout. Oftentimes employees were unsure how to ring us out and it would take a while of standing in the line for someone else to come over. I was always embarrassed when this happened because the line would either grow behind us as we held it up or people would make rude comments and go to a different line. I also was able to benefit in my senior year of high school through the government lunch program. Through this program I believe I was able to focus more in school because I was eating more and eating healthier foods and it makes me happy that programs such as this exist.

[@bobbyhill8486]

[@katiepatterson7292]

What a powerful message. I literally have goosebumps.

[@memtesin5918]

Where are the permaculture farming villages and coops surrounding every city, for food security and job security? BTW, Perfect response to mean comments:. "If I thought you were a genuinely kind, caring person, I might actually care about what you think".

[@erikasamson4098]

"Face of Hunger is Fluid," this is a very eye-opening concept that is very relevant in college. I go to Pennsylvania State University, where most people would assume that because students can afford to go there, they are most likely well off. This is a problematic assumption for anyone as it amplifies the shame for students in difficult situations.

[@anismazlin9749]

ANIS MAZLIN MAT ZAKI_SEU224 Perkongsian yang membuka minda kita bahawa masalah sekuriti makanan bukan sahaja berlaku apabila kekurangan nutrien dalam pemakanan. Malahan tiada sumber kewangan juga dipanggil masalah kepada sekuriti makanan iaitu akses kepada makanan. Selain itu, banyak negara yang menghadapi masalah sekuriti makanan disebabkan cuaca yang tidak menentu pada hari ini (kestabilan dan kemampuan) seperti Afrika.

[@MichelleJaelin]

You are so right - and I admire your passion! I think many health professionals like ourselves forget how privileged we are to have knowledge and access to health. Amazing talk. You are a true leader!

[@ClancyHarrison]

Thank you for your very kind comment. I really appreciate it.

[@SuperJinglebellrock]

As a manager at my local grocery store, I see many people using food assistance program such as EBT and WIC. I see some people are scared to use these methods of paying if there are a lot of people around, but I also see the opposite where people do not even think about it. I have personally seen many families that have benefitted from these programs. I am extremely grateful for both programs and other like them because growing up my family needed them. Growing up, my family used WIC and food stamps. My family also used our local food pantry. I was a part of the free lunch program at school because without it I would not have been able to eat lunch at school. At my school, they kept who got free/reduced lunch a secret, and students in the program still used a lunch pin like every other student. Personally, I really did not care if any of my classmates knew if I received free lunch. However, whenever someone found out, most of them would ask why. It took a bit to explain that $2-3 does not seem like a lot, but that is $2-3 every day or $300-500 for one average school year per child. I went to school with 3 of my siblings, and this meant that my parents would have to pay $1200-2000 a year for lunch ($14,000-24,000 for all 12 years of school for all 4 of us). I really liked your TED talk. I hope that many more people open their eyes to this problem.

[@amandacollins518]

Affordable food that is healthy is a massive hurdle for many.

[@lukemeyers1721]

I would first like to thank you for your time dedicated to helping those less fortunate. The work you do is inspiring and your views on the subject of food insecurity are as well. I had family who was on such governmental food plans. The people are similar to those you discussed. Often college students or early mothers who are unable to work the amount needed for nutritious food. Without assistance programs the development and academic success of those individuals would have been different. These people would not have gone hungry since fast and convenient foods are cheap to obtain but the nutrition would be substituted with health detrimental fillers. Programs, like that which you are apart of, assist in getting to the next level of life without the lack of food and nourishment that is needed. -Meyers, Luke (ljm5407)

[@lukesinn3513]

In your speech you explained that although you were educated as a dietitian and practiced as one you never saw what hunger was yourself. I believe this is one of the hardest things for many people to understand because as you brefily mentioned people are educated about hunger and 'see' what it looks like on the news but a majority of people never experience what it is like to be hungry. I believe that if people 'got into the shoes' of someone who was truly hungry they would understand more and then the stigma around food insecurity would become better and also I believe that the people that are better off everyday would help those in need more.

[@bobbyhill8486]

amazing ted talk. so honest and moving. loved it.

[@youtubeowner6026]

Ariff Hakimi (Seu224) - This Video Explain about food security. The Food insecurity happen among the children and family across the world. Many family that not afford and no access to buy health & security will expose themselve to consume unsecurity food and bring to food insecurity among the people. So, people as strong chain must have awareness to avoid food insecurity and keep food security trend. Program like health food stock indeirectly can reduce food insecurity among children. This video give strong effect that food insecurity will give bad effects to child phisycal and growth will delay as normal child - Dr Aisyah

[@renee27962]

Please don't misunderstand my comment-my heart goes out to all those who have been through- I have too, but when the speaker mentioned that the lady in line asked the lady in front of her about her new iphone- I have to say- the speaker didn't address that- that is part of the problem- people say they have no money, but they can buy phones, gold teeth, weaves, big screen tv's, wine, beer, weed, jewelry, etc- you get the point-I am not rich, I am middle class-I work a middle class job- my family had been homeless before, our car had been repo'ed, we were evicted before- no electricity, etc-so I am not unsympathetic- just saying that there has to be more responsibility for how we handle some things that lead us to these situations

[@shafiqahghani7998]

NURUL SHAFIQAH ABDUL GHANI_SEU224 This was shocking facts. I just realized that develop country like U.S can also face food insecurity in a different way. About 1 of 5 children in U.S experience hunger. I can see that because of other factor such as unemployment were the reason this parent need the food assistance programs. Poverty is not like we knew and I hope people in U.S fight against this social stigma about food assistance programs are just for people who are in poverty. They need to ask for help because this is a serious issue as it will effect the whole family especially for children who cant get enough nourishing food for their mental, emotional, and psychical development.

[@domenickpallotta8539]

I knew that college students would live off of ramen noodles, which for that short period sucks but we can survive, but children can't live off of it. Food insecurity is something i never actually took a look at, I also had no idea that doctors didn't stop to think if people could afford the food that they recommended. 34% had one spell of poverty that lasted a couple months, I thought that chronic poverty was more rampant than I did before watching this video. There's a wonderful amount of information on this, and sharing this could help people more than anyone knows.

[@steveharmanos1816]

Fantastic job!! I love WA success stories!!

[@thaaraniguna9653]

YOGATHAARANI A/P GUNASEGARAN_SEU224 Clancy Cash Harrison has explained very detailed about food insecurity. Food insecurity occurs when a person does not have enough money to but nourishing food. She started her speech by sharing her experience in preparing and teaching a variety of food for her children, that's nourishing full of flavor, aroma, and texture where she didn't have to worry if her children are going to run out of food. She wants all the audience to be aware of the food insecurity and overcome the challenges.

[@sylviedefaine8007]

There are more reasons then that for food insecurity, mostly to do with high taxes on wages, the people have little to nothing left to buy their food, next is no community gardening anymore, or sidewalk gardening, where people can have a little plot of land they can plant on and then share or trade food with their neighbors, and why is that? ... companies like Unilever lobbied to governments not to plant anything on sidewalks that might threaten the sales of their big stores, lobbying is theft (from small mom and pop shops or family businesses), taxation is theft (from private persons and businesses).

[@ericpeters3386]

You did an amazing job sharing an important message because I feel that hunger in the middle class is an important issue to address, but I cannot agree with you completely. It is important to help people in desperate times of need. However, giving people food assistance provided by the government for long periods of time is the wrong way to approach this problem. It creates fatalism. It does not give people drive to work harder to provide for their families and to learn how to budget properly. As you mentioned, the woman had the newest iPhone, wouldn't she be just fine using a cheaper TracFone? I feel the government should address this issue by making stronger economic policies where businesses flourish, so they can provide employees with better opportunities/advancements. Also, lowering taxes for the middle class would help relieve them of some financial burdens.

[@michaelwojcicki3624]

"A child without access to food" has parents/parent who puts themself above the child.

[@osayandeomorose3002]

Not in all cases... There is a level of poverty that doesn’t even give some parents any option. They practically do all they can do.

[@muhdhafiz7979]

MUHAMAD HAFIZ BIN ZAINUDEEN_SEU224 The explanation about the food security was well explained by Clancy Cash Harrison. Based from the video, when a person does not have enough money to buy nourishing food, then its considered as food insecurity. Clancy Cash Harrison starts her speech by sharing her experience in preparing and teaching a variety of food for her children, that's nourishing full of flavor, aroma, and texture where she didn't have to worry if her children are going to run out of food. She wants all the audience to be aware of the food insecurity and overcome the challenges.

[@soph-ia-]

This is nice, but oh my god, if you believe people are taking advantage of food pantries, do NOT become the president of one.

[@alexmeffa542]

If I was hungry i would eat

[@saifultv6133]

MUHAMMAD SAIFULLAH BIN SHUHAIMI_SEU224 Based on this video,the women speeched that one and five children in United Stated dont know that where their next meal is coming from and often go to school unable to learn at their maximum capacity. She also tell about the hunger's effects which is feel headache,frustated and impatient. For example when you dont have any food in refrigerator and do not have enough money to buy nourishing food,the term we call food insecurity. The effects of food insecurity to children arr child's mental emotional and physical development. Furthermore,the women give opinion that the majority of people who were poor necause of generational poverty at the expense of taxpayers. According to the United States Census Bureau, 34 percent of our population has spell of poverty lasting two or more months while less than three percent of our population lived in chronic poverty the entitr four years of that study. This means majority of people in United States experiencing food insecurity and poverty because temporary situation such as loss of job, disability diagnosis an the birth of a child.

[@teriiyaki_god]

Instant noodles every day is just college life

[@angelrodha]

First view, first like and first comment. First in something! at last! :-) Good talk.

[@vengeancebyvenom9033]

RIP Your social life

[@huishanloo]

LOO HUI SHAN_SEU224 Thank you for sharing the real situation happens in US behind what the world sees of US wealth. Although US is the richest country in the world, but the food insecurity problems in US also a serious problem same as the situations in other countries. The food insecurity problem is a serious issue in the world for many years until now even in developed country. I'm shock when I heard that US people who use food assistance program received social stigma from other US people. It is because the US people can help other countries' people in food insecurity problem but why they could not see and help the other US people that also need their helps.

[@smokeybear4266]

Thank you Clancy. Now remember everyone, only you can prevent forest fires.

[@nildaluzrodriguez]

Two words: Obesity Rate. And: Dscipline in portion and teaching about emotional eating eapecially in oppressed communities. People have the money...but CHOOSE the "noodles". Powerless over food choices? Um...what's so powerless about vegetables, meats, and fruits? How powerless is a person from abstaining from high cholesterol, fatening, and high fructose foods? It's lack of information, willingness, and lack of understanding on reading the nurtitonal facts on food items. If you want hard core truth: America loves to eat and waste food. Lots of people mostly mock nuritional narratives and don't take the health risk serious. So....choice is choice. Everyone is entitled to that, right? Foodstamps pays out a lot of money for an unemployed family, or low income. They can use that money to buy healthy foods. Pinterest and several websites show how you can eat healthy on a budget. You are not powerless! That is a lie. Empower people to change and inform them. Stop feeding lies that swell us up!!!

[@jessm5280]

It’s kinda sad that she got a prestigious university education and STILL had misconceptions about poor people 😅 like even our most educated choose to believe poor people are lazy and undeserving Love the message, but it’s discouraging lol

[@sheenahaas5406]

haas

[@sheenahaas5406]

It is always good to hear someone else talk about the issues facing families and children today. I am amazed to hear the large number of children that go home hungry. I work in a school and we have a backpack program to help address this issue. This program provides nonperishable food for families over the weekend. The food items proved to the students are all packaged goods that the children could put together and eat themselves. Though it may not be the most nutritious meal possible, it gives them a full belly. Even though this program is available, there are many families that need the assistance but do not come forward to receive it.

[@bobbyhill8486]

@@sheenahaas5406 aww, this comment made me very happy. so glad that your school does this.

[@jansoriano3889]

America--caca

[@helpwithfoodstorage5943]

Its Up To You To Provide Food For Your Family.

[@029132]

Solution: rice and beans. Cheap.

[@quintarrac]

Food security is defined as the access to nutritious foods I don’t think that counts as food security

[@JukeboxTheGhoul]

Also, cheapness of the food is the least burdensome part of the equation. It's an access to it. It's having a steady source of income to continue buying it. Lacking income, it's having free food close enough to reach within walking distance.

[@RagdyAndy]

kind of right with the iphone comment lol

[@RagdyAndy]

@@justinherbert3361 don't worry. Not everyone has a sense of humour so your comment clearly made no sense. Think you should get a hobby while in lock down rather than replying to old youtube comments lol. Don;t carry on :)

[@alexw.9175]

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[@outrider6]

I disagree in part.... Stigma associated with welfare is a motivator to get off OPM ( Other people's money). We have so unstigmatized welfare that now we have multi generational welfare families who think welfare is a right.

[@mtnbkr19551]

What she forgot to mention was that many kids go to bed hungry because their parents blow the grocery Money on DRUGS, SMOKES, BOOZE AND and oh yes, IPHONES!

[@safizamdisa1924]

SAFIZA BINTI MD ISA_SEU224 Watching this video made me realize how serious the issue of food security is. Before this, I was just arguing that only individuals in third-world countries faced food security problems without me being aware of the United States as well. This talk makes others more rational in taking into account the factors that cause a person to be trapped in food security and not just look at the progress of the country without looking at individual life problems such as job loss and the responsibility of paying the excise duty. The initiative given to those who face food security is very good but once it becomes a strange thing by the stigma of society. People's views on the food assistance program should need to be respectful rather than down on the recipients of the program.

[@saidatulizanie4763]

Nur Saidatul Izanie Muhamad Ridzuan_SEU224 - Around 15 million people are impacted by food insecurity daily. Food insecurity can negatively impact our health especially children. Those who not having a proper meal also considered as food insecurity. Usually, a person who does not have enough money to buy a proper meal tend to relay on instant noodles.

[@nurarif1543]

mohamad nur arif 153561_SEU224 very good video and explanation. this talk make me realize that how important the nutritious and food to our growth. next, the poverty problem and how they struggle to get the good and nutritious food as their dish. that is a serious problem because obviously, healthy food in all the country is more expensive ad despite to lack of money, they have to choose instant noodles as their daily dishes rather that healthy food. we also cannot to fast to judge someone on their appearance. wearing a simple and unfamous brand outfit doesn't that person is poor and wearing a suit is not means that person is rich.

[@anismazlin9749]

ANIS MAZLIN MAT ZAKI_SEU224 The sharing that opens the minds of all. Food insecurity does affect the mental, emotional and physical development of children because they do not get enough nutrients. In addition to this video, having a stable financial but not being able to access food persistently is also a food insecurity. The four components of food security are availability, accessibility, utilization, stability and sustainability

[@yaoling7823]

Boo Yao Ling_SEU224 Very interesting explanation about the truth of the food security issue, poverty, and social stigma about Food Assistance Programs. This video explained about the food insecurity is still exist and worse in US. Many people cannot meet their family demand for nourishing food which can impacts everyone's health negatively due to financial problems they faced. Some of the poverty family prepare the pancakes and instant noodles to feed their children every single day breakfast, lunch, and dinner which can critical to children's mental, physical, and emotional development. People who failed to access the food will feel shame alienation, inequalities and even feel powerless over their food choices. The poverty is not just caused by the generation at the expenses of taxpayers, but caused by some temporary situations such as a loss of a job, disability diagnosis and the birth of a child. The unpredictable situational such as suffer from critical illness that need the a lot of money for the medical treatments will also caused a person unable to access the foods. Poverty was situational and the people were so embarrassed that they had to used the Food Assistance Programs for short period time to access the food. People who surrounded by poverty used the Food Assistance Program to meet their demand of food unwilling to share their story to public because of the stigma social about Food Assistance Programs. People who benefits from Food Assistance Programs try to be brave to speak out their powerful story about how the programs transform their life in order to inspire or encourage more and more people who faced the poverty to transform their life. We can't judge a person without knowing their background and experiences, respect all people no matter they live with others help or not. Food Assistance Programs exist to help the people who faced the poverty to transform their life, but not to as a reasons to look down or criticize others.

[@booxiangling2976]

Boo Xiang Ling_SEU224 Thank you for the speaker's sharing, it is a very interesting and good talk and thank you for the work that you do. From this talk, I know that food insecurity occur when a person do not have money to buy foods. Besides, when a person does not have enough money to buy nourishing food, is also called food insecurity. Some of the person unaffordable to buy the nourishing foods, thus, they rely on unhealthy fast foods. Food insecurity really give negative impacts on human's health physically and emotionally such as headache, feel nauseous and get aggravated. Food assistance program is an effective way to overcome food insecurity. I think a lot of people like to judge and criticize the people who use the program because we don't really understand other's situation. I think we cannot judge a person with an Iphone did not face difficulties. Maybe the person lose he or her job for a few months and the person unable to buy foods although the person have an Iphone. Thus, I think all the people should let go of stereotypes about property and let food assistance program go well to help who in difficulty.