August 19, 2023
Hunger for Change: Donor Influence on Food Banks’ Political Approaches
Paper Session on Contemporary Issues in Food Justice & Organization
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Presentations
June 2, 2023
Food Assistance Justice: The Discourse and Practice of Food Justice in U.S. Food Banks
Invited Panelist for Panel on Organizing for Food Justice: Scaling Up and Reaching Out
June 1, 2023
(Mis)Matched: Exploring Food Banks’ Responses to Hunger through Programs and Metrics
I draw on 62 in-depth interviews with food bank leaders across the U.S. and secondary materials from websites and news articles to explore how food banks’ programs and metrics reflect their approach to addressing hunger.
August 8, 2022
Models of Change in Food Banks: Traditional Charity, Personal Responsibility, and Systemic Change
Amid the pandemic, food banks' role in the US social safety net has grown. Yet, their origin as a solution to food waste raises questions. Based on 52 interviews, this study identifies three food bank models for tackling food insecurity.