TED Talks Daily Jasmine Crowe: What we’re getting wrong in the fight to end hunger
Dec 18, 2019
Jasmine Crowe, a social entrepreneur and anti-hunger activist, disrupts conventional wisdom on food insecurity. She emphasizes that while surplus food is abundant, many still go hungry. Crowe advocates for technological innovations that connect excess food from businesses to those in need. She shares insights on transforming food assistance to prioritize nutritional quality and access over mere food distribution. Her vision calls for community-driven initiatives and policy changes to create sustainable solutions in the fight against hunger.
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The Weight Watchers Ding Dong Incident
- Jasmine Crowe volunteered at an Atlanta food pantry and was tasked with distributing unhealthy food items.
- This experience sparked her realization that current hunger relief efforts are ineffective.
The Cycle of Dependency
- Traditional hunger relief methods create a cycle of dependency on food banks.
- This approach hinders progress by offering unbalanced food and not addressing root causes.
Hunger is Logistical
- Hunger isn't a scarcity issue; it's logistical.
- Food waste is a significant problem, with excess food ending up in landfills instead of reaching those in need.