Food for Thought at Loaves & Fishes

by Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen

In times when food waste is rampant while far too many don't know where their next meal will come from, most know that feeding the need is an imperative -- but few can articulate the "who," "what," "where," and "how." David Hott, CEO of Loaves & Fishes Family Kitchen in San Jose, CA, brings food recovery experts from far and wide to the table to take deep dives into the opportunities and challenges experienced by those i ... 

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Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Dr. Victor Cisneros of Eisenhower Health

    Dr. Victor Cisneros of Eisenhower Health

    S01 E09
    41:55

    David invites Dr. Victor Cisneros of Eisenhower Health in the Coachella Valley for a discussion about the intersections of food insecurity and the social determinants of health, barriers to complete nutrition, and how food recovery organizations and healthcare providers can work together to better serve our communities and improve health outcomes.

  • Emily Paul and Claire Bogle of Food Works Group

    Emily Paul and Claire Bogle of Food Works Group

    S01 E08
    38:36

    David sits down with Emily Paul and Claire Bogle of Food Works Group for a conversation about building and maintaining more efficient and sustainable regional food systems.

  • Susan Miller-Davis of Joint Venture Silicon Valley

    Susan Miller-Davis of Joint Venture Silicon Valley

    S01 E07
    48:07

    David is joined by Susan Miller-Davis, Associate Director of the Food Recovery Initiative at Joint Venture Silicon Valley, for a deep dive into all things food recovery in the region - from funding to data modeling to SB 1383 and everywhere in between - past, present, and future. Visit Joint Venture Silicon Valley online at https://jointventure.org/

  • Eve Birge of White Pony Express

    Eve Birge of White Pony Express

    S01 E06
    32:10

    David invites Eve Birge, Executive Director of Contra Costa County-based White Pony Express, for a conversation about the food recovery space, touching upon origin stories, funding, team-building, and collaboration. Visit White Pony Express online at https://www.whiteponyexpress.org/

  • Mike Learakos of Abound Food Care

    Mike Learakos of Abound Food Care

    S01 E05
    43:01

    David speaks with Mike Learakos, CEO of Orange County-based Abound Food Care, about the state of the food recovery space, what gaps still exist between well-intentioned programs and services and those in need, and the value of reliable access to nutrition. Visit Abound Food Care at https://www.aboundfoodcare.org/.