Big Hunger: How Michigan Businesses and Institutions Can Address the Root Causes of Hunger
Michigan businesses and institutions mobilized in force to address hunger and food security during the worst months of the pandemic, demonstrating the need for an emergency infrastructure to provide essential needs. As the economy continues to evolve, there is an opportunity for private and public stakeholders to begin a broader examination of the root causes of hunger and the limits of a charity-based approach.
Michigan Sustainable Business Forum is hosting an online forum on March 1 to introduce these ideas with Andrew Fisher, author of “Big Hunger: The Unholy Alliance Between Corporate America and Anti-Hunger Groups.” Fisher will introduce the role of business in both addressing and contributing to food insecurity, updating some of the ideas that are outlined in his book in the context of the pandemic and increased awareness of racial inequity in the country.
The webinar will outline some potential strategies that businesses, non-profits and other stakeholders in Michigan might take to better invest toward the elimination of food insecurity in the state and region. Discussion to follow.