“I’m starving to death!” It’s 11:30 a.m., and I’m leaning over the side of my cubicle to complain to a co-worker. It’s been three hours since I’ve eaten breakfast, and I’m already anticipating lunch. I whine as if I’m powerless to stop my stomach from growling. But in...
“I feel like committing suicide because I’m worthless.”Laura Grace, a South Sudanese refugee, barely gets out the words before tears slide down her cheeks. Weak, sick, and tired herself, she hasn’t been able to adequately feed her son in weeks. There are no jobs for...
What does a typical morning look like for you? Eating a bowl of cereal as you drink your first cup of coffee, check social media, and scan today’s weather? Or maybe you’re one of those “on the go” types that take your coffee in a travel mug and chew on a bagel or...
“I’m starving!”We’ve all said it at one point or another. Maybe you missed lunch and your stomach was grumbling by the time dinner came around. Or maybe you overheard this complaint coming from your kids in the living room while you finished up cooking a meal.Whatever...
“If you could eat only one meal every day for the rest of your life, what would it be?” This is the way we often speak about food. It’s a hobby, a pastime, and a vehicle for community. For many, however, food isn’t just about fun. It’s a matter of life and death. I...
