50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota
50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota
Podcast Description
Launched in honor of our 50th anniversary, 50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota is a storytelling podcast that shines a light on the people powering the fight against hunger across South Dakota — past, present, and future. From volunteers and food pantry leaders to longtime staff, community partners, and donors, each episode features a new voice making a difference. Through real stories and conversations, we explore what food insecurity looks like in our state and celebrate the compassion, collaboration, and commitment it takes to end hunger — one face at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast covers themes of community engagement, partnership dynamics, and local solutions to food insecurity. Example episodes include discussions on 'Community Led Distributions' with Feeding South Dakota's CEO Lori Dykstra and 'Feeding Hope in the Hills' featuring Kim Canete, highlighting how local efforts address hunger challenges in South Dakota.
Launched in honor of our 50th anniversary, 50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota is a storytelling podcast that shines a light on the people powering the fight against hunger across South Dakota — past, present, and future. From volunteers and food pantry leaders to longtime staff, community partners, and donors, each episode features a new voice making a difference. Through real stories and conversations, we explore what food insecurity looks like in our state and celebrate the compassion, collaboration, and commitment it takes to end hunger — one face at a time.
Mary Grimes-Epps shares how a mission trip to the Pine Ridge Reservation transformed her life—and the lives of many others. What started as a visit became a calling, leading Mary and her husband Bob to relocate and build Families Working Together, a trusted community hub in Wamblee. In this episode, she reflects on how showing up and building trust created a space where neighbors can find support, dignity, and connection.
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