Zero Hunger Project
Zero Hunger Project
Podcast Description
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!
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes around food security, advocacy, and innovative solutions to hunger with episodes exploring topics such as national school food policies, community food programs, and the intricate relationship between food justice, sovereignty, and security. For instance, discussions like 'Fueling Brighter Futures Through National School Food Policy' highlight effective grassroots initiatives.
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!
If you care about ending hunger and building a future where health is a right for everyone, not a privilege, then this is for you.
In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director at University Health Network, shares how real change begins with compassion and practical solutions that work.
Dr. Andrew explains how initiatives like the FoodRx program and Dunn House — Canada’s first hospital-led supportive housing project — are not just innovative ideas, but practical lifelines for people forced to choose between rent, medicine, and meals.
Tune in and be part of the shift toward policies that treat housing, food, and health not as separate issues, but as one interconnected human right. ▶️ When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide.
Dr. Andrew Boozary is a primary care physician and Executive Director at University Health Network. His work focuses on integrating housing, food security, and income into health care to address systemic inequalities. He leads innovative programs like FoodRx, which prescribes nutritious food as part of medical treatment, and Dunn House, Canada’s first hospital-led supportive housing project. Through these efforts, Dr. Boozary is redefining how healthcare systems can tackle social determinants to improve outcomes for marginalized populations. His bold approach bridges housing, health, and hunger with compassion and policy-driven solutions.
Website: https://www.uhn.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UniversityHealthNetwork
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/university-health-network/https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-boozary-md-mpp-3700ab91/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drandrewbb/
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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/UHNToronto
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 the 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/
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/
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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.
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