Zero Hunger Project

By: Suman Roy
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  • Join us on the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, as we dive into the fight against hunger and explore actionable solutions to create a world where no one goes to bed hungry. Each episode highlights innovative programs, partnerships, and advocacy efforts aimed at eradicating hunger. Through inspiring interviews, powerful stories, and expert insights, we bring you closer to the grassroots efforts and larger initiatives making a real impact. Learn how you can be part of the solution, whether through volunteering, donating, or raising awareness. Together, we can build a hunger-free future. Tune in and be part of the change!
    2025
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  • The Painful Truth About Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with Stefanos Fotiou

    The Painful Truth About Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with Stefanos Fotiou
    Apr 22 2025
    Why do millions still suffer from hunger despite the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and decades of promises? In this episode, Suman Roy and Stacia Neale sit down with Stefanos Fotiou, a global force in sustainable development and Director at the UN FAO, to ask the hard questions about the SDGs. He’s here to break the silence on why the world is failing on its most ambitious goals and shares why, if we stay on the current path, most SDG targets will remain out of reach. They also dig deeper truths behind food waste, market imbalance, and why only 7.8 cents of every dollar in food value goes to farmers in the U.S. You’ll walk away with one thing: this isn’t a resource problem; it’s a systems problem. Fixing it starts with changing how we think, act, and hold power accountable. ▶️ The Painful Truth About Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Key Points: 00:00 Introduction 03:53 What SDGs are and why they matter. 05:14 How far off track we are. 06:55 The physics of failure: momentum, inertia, friction. 11:57 Rethinking sustainable development systems. 13:09 The role of ideology and short-term thinking. 16:54 True cost of food systems. 17:53 Power imbalance in the food value chain. 20:08 Overconsumption and food waste crisis. Stefanos Fotiou is a global leader in sustainable development with 30 years of experience across the UN system, private sector, and research institutions. He currently serves as Director of the SDG Office at the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) and leads the UN Food Systems Coordination Hub. Stefanos plays a pivotal role in helping countries drive SDG-based agrifood transformations. His leadership was instrumental in the UN Food Systems Summit +2 Stocktaking, dubbed the “UN Assembly for Food Systems.” Through strategic coordination and bold action, he continues to challenge the status quo of global development systems. Website: https://about.me/stefanos.fotiou Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stefanosfotiou/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stefanosfotiou/ Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all. Website: https://sumanroy.ca/ https://feedscarborough.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roy4ward20# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/ X: https://x.com/chefsuman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale. Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/ #RethinkSDGs #TrueCostOfFood #FixBrokenSystems
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    21 mins
  • Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations

    Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations
    Apr 15 2025
    Fighting hunger isn’t just about handing out food. It’s about building systems that work. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, Stacia Neale interviews Suman Roy. Suman shares the three-layer approach of Feed Scarborough: emergency food access, building community resilience, and pushing for long-term policy solutions. They also speak about hunger in the Global North—why it’s often ignored, and why that must stop. From food policy at the UN to grassroots organizing in Canada, you’ll get an inside look at what it takes to push for real, sustainable change. Feeding people is not enough. We must give them the tools, the respect, and the opportunities to feed themselves. Never believe that hunger is too big a problem to solve. Tune in now and take the first step toward real change. ▶️ Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations ________________________________________________________________________________________ Feed Scarborough is a vital community organization working to create a Hunger-Free Resilient Scarborough through innovative, dignity-focused food programs. Founded by Suman Roy in 2018, it has grown from a small holiday initiative into a multi-site operation serving over 7,500 residents weekly. The organization runs six food banks, a mobile healthy meal program, farmers’ markets, and community gardens while also offering long-term solutions like culinary training and small business support. Central to its mission is the belief that access to healthy food is a human right. Feed Scarborough’s approach tackles both urgent food insecurity and the systemic causes of poverty. Website: https://scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeedScarborough/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedscarborough Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scarborough-food-security-initiative/ X: https://x.com/feedscarborough Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySrX5FhXo0bjYw6SKpjURA ________________________________________________________________________________________ Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all. Website: https://sumanroy.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roy4ward20# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/ X: https://x.com/chefsuman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA ________________________________________________________________________________________ Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale. Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/
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    31 mins
  • Fueling Brighter Futures Through National School Food Policy with Debbie Field

    Fueling Brighter Futures Through National School Food Policy with Debbie Field
    Apr 8 2025
    Imagine a world where every child starts their day with a full stomach and a real shot at learning, growing, and thriving. This MUST be a basic right, right? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale connect with Debbie Field, the coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food, who shares how her personal experience as a child in New York's school lunch line shaped her lifelong mission to fight food insecurity. She has been a driving force behind Canada’s first-ever national school food program. With over 360 nonprofit partners and 140 endorsers, Debbie helps to lead the charge to ensure all children have access to healthy food at school. From community-run programs in Toronto to the recent federal policy breakthroughs, she outlines how local advocacy sparked national change. You’ll learn how parents, educators, and everyday citizens played a role in pushing this forward. The path to food justice often starts right where you are—with a teacher, a lunchroom, and a shared vision. Tune in to this episode and learn how your voice—yes, yours—can help build a future where no child learns on an empty stomach. ▶️ Fueling Brighter Futures Through National School Food Policy with Debbie Field ________________________________________________________________________________________ Debbie Field is the Coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food, leading a network of 360+ organizations advocating for a National School Food Program. With extensive experience in food security and policy, she is an Associate Member at the Centre for Studies in Food Security at Toronto Metropolitan University and a Visiting Faculty Member at McGill University’s Max Bell School of Public Policy. Debbie’s work focuses on ensuring equitable access to nutritious meals for children and shaping policies that prioritize health and education. She holds degrees in Sociology and Adult Education, along with an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from York University. Through research, advocacy, and policy development, she continues to drive systemic change in school food programs nationwide. Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/debbie-field-255b9113/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/debbie.field.982/ Twitter: https://x.com/debbie_field ________________________________________________________________________________________ Feed Scarborough is a vital community organization working to create a Hunger-Free Resilient Scarborough through innovative, dignity-focused food programs. Founded by Suman Roy in 2018, it has grown from a small holiday initiative into a multi-site operation serving over 7,500 residents weekly. The organization runs six food banks, a mobile healthy meal program, farmers’ markets, and community gardens while also offering long-term solutions like culinary training and small business support. Central to its mission is the belief that access to healthy food is a human right. Feed Scarborough’s approach tackles both urgent food insecurity and the systemic causes of poverty. Website: https://scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeedScarborough/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedscarborough Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scarborough-food-security-initiative/ X: https://x.com/feedscarborough Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySrX5FhXo0bjYw6SKpjURA ________________________________________________________________________________________ Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all. Website: https://sumanroy.ca/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roy4ward20# LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/ X: https://x.com/chefsuman Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA ________________________________________________________________________________________ Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative ...
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    37 mins

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