Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations
Zero Hunger Project
Fighting hunger isn’t just about handing out food. It’s about building systems that work. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, Stacia Neale interviews Suman Roy. Suman shares the three-layer approach of Feed Scarborough: emergency food access, building community resilience, and pushing for long-term policy solutions. They also speak about hunger in the Global North—why it’s often ignored, and why that must stop. From food policy at the UN to grassroots organizing in Canada, you’ll get an inside look at what it takes to push for real, sustainable change....
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Fueling Brighter Futures Through National School Food Policy with Debbie Field
Zero Hunger Project
Imagine a world where every child starts their day with a full stomach and a real shot at learning, growing, and thriving. This MUST be a basic right, right? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale connect with Debbie Field, the coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food, who shares how her personal experience as a child in New York's school lunch line shaped her lifelong mission to fight food insecurity. She has been a driving force behind Canada’s first-ever national school food program. With over 360 nonprofit...
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Food Justice VS Food Sovereignty VS Food Security, What does this mean? with Mustafa Koc (Part 2)
Zero Hunger Project
The way food is grown, distributed, and accessed affects every single person on this planet. But do we truly understand the difference between food justice, food sovereignty, and food security? In the second-part episode of our interview with Dr. Mustafa Koc, emeritus professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale discuss his decades-push for policies that prioritize people over profits in the fight against hunger. Dr. Mustafa also reveals how corporate power, political inaction, and broken policies keep people hungry. And why your...
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Food Justice VS Food Sovereignty VS Food Security, What does this mean? with Mustafa Koc (Part 1)
Zero Hunger Project
Hunger isn’t just about food—it’s about power, fairness, and dignity. The world produces more than enough food, so why do millions still go hungry? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale sit down with Dr. Mustafa Koc, an emeritus professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University and a champion for equitable food systems. Dr. Mustafa has dedicated his career to reshaping how we think about food access and the systems that determine who eats and who doesn’t. You’ll get a clear, no-nonsense breakdown of three key...
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Introduction to the Zero Hunger Project Podcast
Zero Hunger Project
World hunger remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, but real change is within reach. The simple key is building a future where no one goes hungry. Welcome to the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, where meaningful conversations spark action. This is a movement, and you are a crucial part of it. In this first episode, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale introduce the mission of the podcast: solving world hunger. That may sound impossible, but real change starts with bold conversations. With the right minds, systemic solutions, and a commitment to action, we...
info_outlineFighting hunger isn’t just about handing out food. It’s about building systems that work.
In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, Stacia Neale interviews Suman Roy. Suman shares the three-layer approach of Feed Scarborough: emergency food access, building community resilience, and pushing for long-term policy solutions.
They also speak about hunger in the Global North—why it’s often ignored, and why that must stop. From food policy at the UN to grassroots organizing in Canada, you’ll get an inside look at what it takes to push for real, sustainable change.
Feeding people is not enough. We must give them the tools, the respect, and the opportunities to feed themselves.
Never believe that hunger is too big a problem to solve. Tune in now and take the first step toward real change.
▶️ Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations
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Feed Scarborough is a vital community organization working to create a Hunger-Free Resilient Scarborough through innovative, dignity-focused food programs. Founded by Suman Roy in 2018, it has grown from a small holiday initiative into a multi-site operation serving over 7,500 residents weekly. The organization runs six food banks, a mobile healthy meal program, farmers’ markets, and community gardens while also offering long-term solutions like culinary training and small business support. Central to its mission is the belief that access to healthy food is a human right. Feed Scarborough’s approach tackles both urgent food insecurity and the systemic causes of poverty.
Website: https://scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeedScarborough/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedscarborough
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scarborough-food-security-initiative/
X: https://x.com/feedscarborough
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySrX5FhXo0bjYw6SKpjURA
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Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.
Website: https://sumanroy.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roy4ward20#
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA
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Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale.
Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit#
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/