Heather Thomas

Heather Thomas, Director of A Place to Thrive and A Place for Kids, shares her journey as a mother of six battling food insecurity. She discusses the emotional process of transforming her poetry into a compelling narrative about hunger. The conversation delves into the complexities of navigating the bureaucratic system for food benefits and the often-overlooked struggles families face. Thomas emphasizes the importance of community advocacy, storytelling, and empathy in addressing food insecurity, highlighting initiatives that connect food access with broader social issues.