During the first few weeks of sheltering in place, food banks saw a huge explosion in demand as thousands lost their jobs and income. Food banks also had to stop or restrict volunteer programs for fear of spreading COVID-19.
Now, as we go into our second holiday season during the pandemic, many still can’t afford to buy the food they need for themselves and ... Show More
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Keeping Venezuelan Culture Alive Through Dance
The Venezuelan diaspora in the Bay Area is relatively small. Of the estimated 770,000 Venezuelan natives living in the United States in 2024, only about 23,000 — or 3% — are in California, according to the Migration Policy Institute. But as the country’s political turmoil continu ... Show More
16m 21s
Feb 9
San José Mayor Matt Mahan Wants to Be Governor. Here’s A Look Into His Signature Homelessness Program
Since San José Mayor Matt Mahan took office in 2023, the city has dramatically shifted the city’s approach to homelessness from building permanent affordable housing to building more temporary shelters, with the goal of getting people off the street faster. Now, as he eyes the go ... Show More
21m 15s
Apr 2022
Food poverty in a rich country
As food prices are rising around the world, along with the cost of energy, even people living in some of the world’s wealthiest countries are struggling to manage. In this episode, three UK citizens discuss how difficult it can be to feed a family on a low income. Single parents ... Show More
27m 9s
Feb 2020
The Top Hunger Crises to Watch in 2020 According to The World Food Program
<p>At the start of the year, the World Food Program issued a forecast of where it expects to find the worst hunger crises this year. The report, called the Global Hotspots 2020, identifies 15 major food emergencies that are deteriorating at an alarming rate and demand greater wor ... Show More
21m 51s
Jul 2022
In search of a food champion
From tackling poverty and hunger, to maggot farming, to harnessing the power of seaweed - since 2017, The Food Chain has been celebrating and rewarding innovation in food. This year, as part of the BBC Food and Farming Awards, we're looking for a new champion who is trying to cha ... Show More
27m 13s