Food Insecurity On Campus: A University Of Rhode Island Case Study
Food insecurity exists when there is a lack of, or inconsistent access to, adequate, affordable, and nutritious food. Food insecurity is associated with a wide range of health and behavioral outcomes among children, adults, and seniors. Furthermore, food insecurity can … Read more
Community, Justice, and a Food System For All: Building Racial Equity Across Rhode Island’s Food System
The purpose of this report is to explore the Rhode Island food system in relation to racial equity and food justice. After reviewing data on this topic and highlighting conversations and experiences around food justice work as it relates to … Read more
Katie Starr
Katie grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Science in public health with a concentration in nutrition. She has worked with No Kid Hungry and facilitated classes through the organization Cooking Matters to ensure health education … Read more
Pierre Collins
Pierre grew up in Detroit, Michigan and later attended Eastern Michigan University. There, as a student in the Honors College, he studied both business and healthcare administration. While attending Eastern Michigan Pierre became passionate about not only serving vulnerable populations himself, but also helping organizations develop effective systems, policies, and … Read more