Recently, the Elgin-Middlesex United Way held a community session on the need to raise support payments for those on Ontario Works and Ontario Disability. Glen talks to Kelly about what led to that decision.
The head of the Middlesex-London Health Unit, Dr. Alex Summers, talks to Glen about food neutrality, the challenge of food security, and the need for affordable nutrition.
Glen talks with Kim Loupos, dietician for the Middlesex London Health Unit about the need for getting nutritious food to low-income Londoners and about the expansion of the Harvest Bucks program.
Glen speaks with Mandi Fields about the remarkable growth of the Tampon Tuesday movement across Canada and the United States. It all started here in London.
Glen talks with Luis about the remarkable developments of this last summer in the growing area at the back of the food bank. It's an in-depth look at the numerous projects evolving there.
In this first episode of the new season, London Food Bank co-directors Jane Roy and Glen Pearson talk about the significant changes happening over the summer and how they will impact the food bank. And they announce a special surprise from Jane about something pretty wonderful.
In this second interview with Jay Stanford, Glen and Jay talk about London's Climate Emergency Action Plan and its implications for food and food security.
Jay Stanford heads up the City of London environmental services and waste management departments. Glen talks to him about the City's upcoming Curb Hunger Food Drive and the flourishing of urban agriculture programs around the community.
Glen speaks with Becky Ellis, first ever Executive Director of Urban Roots London. They talk about food security, the upcoming Curb Hunger Food Drive, and Becky's hopes for Urban Roots in the future.
Glen talks with the Executive Director of Meals on Wheels London about what has changed in the past year of economic challenge for seniors and their access to food and care.
As federal Minister for Mental Health and Addictions, Carolyn Bennett has been charged with taking on one of the most important files of our generation.
Jennifer is the Executive Director of the Crouch Resource Centre and she talks about the increase in demand in her area and how the growth of homelessness has become a real challenge.
Wayne Dunn, head of Business Cares in London, talks about his motives for helping and how the business community comes together to help with fighting food insecurity.
Former head of city planning in London, John Fleming talks about partnering with the London Food Bank, helping to build it's greenhouse, and the future of urban agriculture in the city.
In this follow-up interview, the United Way's Kelly Zeigner talks about lessons learned through COVID, the challenges ahead, and, of course, the famous Harvest Lunch.
Mike Savage is in his third term as mayor of Halifax and is also chair of Canada's big mayor's caucus. He talks with Glen about poverty and homelessness.
“Mandi Fields is the brand manager for Bell Media, covering both radio and television in the region. Mandi is a true pioneer, having launched initiatives like Tampon Tuesday and Fields-to-Forks. Currently, she has worked on a number of local indigenous projects. Mandi’s effect on poverty issues in this city are inspiring and hopeful.”
London Food Bank agronomist Luis Reyes talks about his beginnings in Chile and how he migrated to London, Ontario to take on responsibility of the food bank greenhouse.
Robert Collins is Director of Workplace Development at the London Economic Development Corporation. Here he talks about our city great work challenges and opportunities and their effects on poverty.
The London Economic Development Corporation's Robert Collins talks about how poverty has evolved over the decades and what have been the implications for cities.
Steve Cordes, CEO of Youth Opportunities Unlimited, talks about youth homelessness, building support networks for young people, and some exciting new ventures.
City councillor Maureen Cassidy returns to talk about how average people and civil society organizations can work with the City to further their efforts to fight poverty.
President/Ceo of Elgin Middlesex United Way, Kelly Ziegner talks about the effects of the pandemic on her organization and how it has led to both present and future changes.
Chad Callander is a good friend who just happens to be Executive Director of Meals on Wheels London (MoW). We talk to him about the effect of the pandemic on MoW and plans for the future. There is also a discussion on the unique partnership between our two organizations and our combined attempt to reach isolated seniors.
London Free Press reporter Randy Richmond speaks about his frustration with the lack of action on homelessness in London, especially considering all the articles Randy has written on the subject. Possible solutions are discussed.
Executive Director, Chuck Lazenby, talks about the beginnings of Unity Project, how it's adapted to COVID, and how she incorporates her protest roots in the fight against homelessness.
Karen Pincombe has run an arts program at the London Food Bank for over three decades. She tells us how it started, how it's operating during Covid, and the meaning she derives from sticking with it.
