Effie Papargyropoulou
Associate Professor of Sustainable Food Networks at the University of Leeds offering research-based insights on culturally appropriate food hubs, community growing and policy connections.
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Oct 9, 2025 • 36min
Hunger on our doorstop (Part 2)
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.
Jul 31, 2025 • 39min
Hunger on our doorstep (Part 1)
In this engaging conversation, Dominic Watters, a food campaigner from a deprived estate, shares his authentic experiences of living with food insecurity and the stigma it brings. Dr. Effie Papargyropoulou delves into the structural inequalities that exacerbate these issues, while Ana María Narváez presents alarming statistics on food affordability from the Broken Plate report. Together, they discuss the rising impact of COVID-19, unhealthy food marketing, and the cultural barriers faced by migrants, calling for a more inclusive approach in policymaking to tackle food poverty.
