Organizations

Hunger for Change: Donor Influence on Food Banks’ Political Approaches

Paper Session on Contemporary Issues in Food Justice & Organization

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

(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.

Intersecting Inequities for Nonprofit Clients: The case of private food assistance

Amidst a receding welfare state, the private food assistance network has grown. This study, based on interviews and observation at a Northern California food bank, examines how race, gender, class, and ability affect accessibility, revealing four key structural barriers. The findings highlight the need for equity-focused social service programs to mitigate societal inequalities.

Intersecting Inequities in Food Assistance Programs