Those statistics you stated about Alameda County's Community Food Bank were incredible, and their vision of going out of business one day was truly inspiring.
Your thoughts on responsibility and accountability made me think back to our discussion about the paradox of participation. Perhaps this food bank is doing too good of a job filling in the gap for the government that the issue of food insecurity has been shifted down on the policy agenda.
I am curious about the people who rely on food banks. Do they also receive Cal Fresh/other government benefits? Do they barely graze above the income requirement and can't afford food yet aren't eligible for Cal Fresh? Was the initial purpose of food banks to be a long term assistance program or more of an emergency service?
This is an interview Siddharth sent out via email about two women who created a documentary on food insecurity in the United States. They address that hunger is a a solvable issue. The documentary may help you get a better understanding about how long it will take food banks to go out of business.
Your thoughts on responsibility and accountability made me think back to our discussion about the paradox of participation. Perhaps this food bank is doing too good of a job filling in the gap for the government that the issue of food insecurity has been shifted down on the policy agenda.
I am curious about the people who rely on food banks. Do they also receive Cal Fresh/other government benefits? Do they barely graze above the income requirement and can't afford food yet aren't eligible for Cal Fresh? Was the initial purpose of food banks to be a long term assistance program or more of an emergency service?
This is an interview Siddharth sent out via email about two women who created a documentary on food insecurity in the United States. They address that hunger is a a solvable issue. The documentary may help you get a better understanding about how long it will take food banks to go out of business.
http://www.thedailyshow.com/watch/tue-february-26-2013/exclusive---lori-silverbush---kristi-jacobson-extended-interview-pt--1
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