It is important to remember hunger is
not just a result of war or disaster.
Around the world, each and every day,
people – who are poor, elderly, or living
on the street – suffer from hunger.
Hunger is a consequence of policies
and practices that arise from income
inequality, mental illness, and a host of
other causes. But hunger is also a
cause of mental and physical fragility,
a reason why people suffer, become
unproductive, and lose connection with
one another, with family, and with friends. Hunger is destructive, both to the person and to the community. A basic human right denied, hunger is an assault on dignity of people.
One organization that understands this problem and addresses this too often common problem around the globe is Food for Soul. A cultural project, founded by Chef Massimo Boturra and Lara Gilmore, Food for Soul attempts to “shine light on the invisible potential of people, places and food.” Its mission is to “build a culture of value that will strengthen community resilience, open opportunities for social and economic mobility and build healthier and more equitable food systems.”
Food for Soul has provided more than 1.53 million meals, both served around a convivial table inside the iconic cultural hubs and distributed out into the community with the support of allied solidarity partners.
Above:
Refettorio
Gastromotiva
Photo Courtesy of:
Angelo Dal Bo
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