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Ep. 22 - Combating Hunger and Homelessness: Maura Plante & The Living Hungry Mission
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Scott McLean द्वारा प्रदान की गई सामग्री. एपिसोड, ग्राफिक्स और पॉडकास्ट विवरण सहित सभी पॉडकास्ट सामग्री Scott McLean या उनके पॉडकास्ट प्लेटफ़ॉर्म पार्टनर द्वारा सीधे अपलोड और प्रदान की जाती है। यदि आपको लगता है कि कोई आपकी अनुमति के बिना आपके कॉपीराइट किए गए कार्य का उपयोग कर रहा है, तो आप यहां बताई गई प्रक्रिया का पालन कर सकते हैं https://hi.player.fm/legal।
Have you ever wondered how communities can rise together to combat hunger and homelessness? Join us for a compelling conversation with Maura Plante, visionary founder and CEO of Living Hungry, a charity making waves in Delray Beach, Florida. Maura opens up about her journey and mission to address critical issues like poverty, malnutrition, and the hurdles faced by the homeless, especially children, veterans, and the chronically ill. You’ll hear poignant stories from the heart of the pandemic, where Maura and her team provided essential nourishment and hope to veterans in temporary housing.
We dive deep into the power of community support and the extraordinary impact it has on reducing homelessness among veterans. Discover how building relationships, volunteer efforts, and generous restaurant donations have played pivotal roles. Maura also shares the groundbreaking healthy food prescription program, developed with Tufts University experts, which has shown incredible promise in managing chronic diseases through nutrition. This initiative not only improves health outcomes but also reflects the unwavering dedication of Maura and her team to empower communities.
Explore the broader initiatives of Living Hungry that extend beyond immediate food relief. From educating teens and adults on healthy eating habits to advocating for legislative support for "food as medicine" programs, Maura’s holistic approach is truly transformative. She highlights collaborative efforts with chefs, dietitians, and culinary experts to create medically tailored meals and shares the joy of experimenting with healthy recipes. Tune in for valuable resources and insights into Mara's impactful work through the Health and Nutrition Coalition, and get inspired by the resounding power of compassion and community support.
अध्यायों
1. Nutrition and Support for Homeless Veterans (00:00:00)
2. Engaging Community to Support Veterans (00:07:35)
3. Improving Healthcare Through Healthy Food (00:15:14)
4. Improving Health Through Food Programs (00:21:13)
5. Veteran Support Websites and Resources (00:30:43)
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