Feed: a food systems podcast Hunger on our doorstop (Part 2)
Oct 9, 2025
Join Jonathan Pauling, former CEO of Alexandra Rose Charity, Glory Omoaka, a passionate food activist, and Dr. Effie Papargyropoulou, an expert in Sustainable Food Networks, as they tackle food poverty in the UK. They discuss innovative fruit and veg voucher schemes, the importance of culturally relevant food hubs, and engaging children in cooking to promote healthy eating. The conversation highlights community empowerment, dignity in food aid, and the crucial role of local policies in addressing food insecurity. Their collective insights offer a path forward in combating hunger.
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Vouchers Strengthen Local Healthy Markets
- Vouchers for fresh fruit and veg can redirect spending into local markets and boost healthy retail environments.
- Alexandra Rose adapted US double-value voucher ideas to fit London street markets for cultural fit and value.
Start Nutrition Support In Early Years
- Start support early and sustain it through school entry to normalise fruit and veg in homes.
- Alexandra Rose's early years model increased children hitting five-a-day from 7% to 64% in six months.
Children Cooked Their Way To Veg Acceptance
- Glory Omoaka took children shopping, cooked with them, and saw them enjoy vegetables they previously avoided.
- A child revealed they never ate salad because their mother couldn't afford to prepare it, showing cost-based cultural barriers.