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Voices to End Hunger

Voices to End Hunger

Written by: Alliance to End Hunger
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The official podcast of the Alliance to End Hunger. Voices to End Hunger spotlights an array of food and nutrition experts in policy and practice - highlighting innovative approaches to combating hunger and malnutrition and featuring discussions on the intersection of advocacy and action. Guests include members of the Alliance to End Hunger, in-house policy experts, and local and global stakeholders working tirelessly to realize a zero-hunger world.


Hosted by Minerva Delgado

Produced by Nathan Magrath


Learn more about the Alliance to End Hunger, membership, and programs at https://alliancetoendhunger.org.

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Episodes
  • 2026: A Consequential Year Begins
    Jan 15 2026

    2026 is already shaping up to be a consequential year for both domestic and global food and nutrition security. Globally, famine is threatening millions of people, especially in hotspots such as the Horn of Africa and Sudan. Further, conflict, climate, and continuing political and economic uncertainty are driving hunger and malnutrition in many regions and countries. In the United States SNAP continues to be in the spotlight, and those who rely on food assistance through federal nutrition programs find themselves, their families, and their lives under the microscope. Finally, midterm elections are just around the corner this November, offering a potential inflection point for how the U.S. government approaches food security issues. On this episode, Minerva Delgada speaks with Alliance to End Hunger president Eric Mitchell. They discuss the current state of hunger, food security policy, and what we should expect in the coming year.

    Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

    Guest: Eric Mitchell, President, Alliance to End Hunger

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    26 mins
  • Reflecting on a Tumultuous 2025: A Discussion with Rev. David Beckmann
    Dec 15 2025

    2025 posed unprecedented challenges to U.S. global and domestic food and nutrition security programs; with stress and uncertainty added to the lives of millions of people and families in the United States and around the globe who rely on assistance programs. These challenges mark the latest in a shift in the political landscape around food, nutrition, and development programs. Rev. David Beckmann, President Emeritus of the Alliance to End Hunger and Bread for the World, has observed the evolution of America’s understanding of and relationship to food security programming throughout his career. Host Minerva Delgado speaks to Rev. Beckmann about his observations and insights into the unique and challenging time we find ourselves, and how advocacy can play a key role in making hunger and poverty a priority once again. They also talk about his upcoming book, Poverty Abolitionists, and strategies we can take to make progress against poverty and hunger.

    Note to Listeners:

    David Beckman's upcoming book, Poverty Abolitionists, is available for pre-order through the following links:

    Amazon: https://a.co/d/ctfLrvF

    Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/poverty-abolitionists-david-beckmann/1148352847?ean=9798216275893

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    17 mins
  • Food Banks Respond to Recent Crisis and Uncertainty
    Nov 26 2025

    The United States government just reopened after its record-breaking 43-day shutdown. During this time, federal nutrition programs found themselves in the crosshairs of debates over funding and a larger political battle. Caught in the middle were the tens of millions of individuals and families who depend on food assistance. Food bank demand soared, with many struggling to keep up with need. On this episode of Voices to End Hunger, host Minerva Delgado speaks with two food bank leaders serving a wide spectrum of populations – Rhonda Chafin of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee, and Craig Rice of Manna Food Center, which serves communities in Maryland right outside of Washington, DC. Together they share their observations about their operations during the shutdown, lingering effects heading into the holiday season, and what lessons may be learned by those dedicated to building a food security future moving forward.

    Host: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

    Guest(s):

    • Rhonda Chafin, Executive Director, Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee
    • Craig Rice, CEO, Manna Food Center

    Learn More:

    • Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee: https://netfoodbank.org/
    • Manna Food Center: https://www.mannafood.org/
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    39 mins
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