Thank you for all you do Cathy, such vital, vital work! I remember when i toured in the US (think it was in 2011) from Austin to New York via the southern states and i was shocked and saddened (enraged tbh) by how difficult it was to access fresh food in more deprived areas, let alone affordable fresh food. Of course, when touring you're not in a place long enough to scope out the local farmers and producers (if relevant) but it was still apparent and difficult even when having the privilege of satnav (to try to locate options) and a van on the road to access places. Many of the only options meant driving miles (sorry km) far to the next town/city which wasn't possible.
Of course, we know the pattern of food insecurity can be seen in other countries too (i grew up on council estates in the uk for some time) and at the time of this trip i was living in Norway where of course, minimal stuff grows and there's heaps imported (and also super expensive). But this trip was an experience i'll never forget and sad that food poverty and insecurity continues to soar in this world. Rage and deep sighs and also appreciation again for your work. Thank you for this post - sorry for the essay comment! 💜
Thank you for all you do Cathy, such vital, vital work! I remember when i toured in the US (think it was in 2011) from Austin to New York via the southern states and i was shocked and saddened (enraged tbh) by how difficult it was to access fresh food in more deprived areas, let alone affordable fresh food. Of course, when touring you're not in a place long enough to scope out the local farmers and producers (if relevant) but it was still apparent and difficult even when having the privilege of satnav (to try to locate options) and a van on the road to access places. Many of the only options meant driving miles (sorry km) far to the next town/city which wasn't possible.
Of course, we know the pattern of food insecurity can be seen in other countries too (i grew up on council estates in the uk for some time) and at the time of this trip i was living in Norway where of course, minimal stuff grows and there's heaps imported (and also super expensive). But this trip was an experience i'll never forget and sad that food poverty and insecurity continues to soar in this world. Rage and deep sighs and also appreciation again for your work. Thank you for this post - sorry for the essay comment! 💜