The Shocking Truth About Food Insecurity | Clancy Cash Harrison | TEDxWilmingtonWomen

Great video. It needs to be mentioned that CEOs are out of control with excessive profits. It is to the point where working families can't even afford to eat healthy. Greed is so shameful

This is nice, but oh my god, if you believe people are taking advantage of food pantries, do NOT become the president of one.

It’s kinda sad that she got a prestigious university education and STILL had misconceptions about poor people 😅 like even our most educated choose to believe poor people are lazy and undeserving

Love the message, but it’s discouraging lol

Affordable food that is healthy is a massive hurdle for many.

Closing statement..... Was she referring to those still struggling food insecurity. Just another white women's bubble finally popped.

Privilege? What a tool. People built her F#$&ing privilege!

If I was hungry i would eat

Where are the permaculture farming villages and coops surrounding every city, for food security and job security?

BTW, Perfect response to mean comments:. "If I thought you were a genuinely kind, caring person, I might actually care about what you think".

If people go to work on a farm they will have money to buy food and also Farmers will probably give them a basket of fresh food to take home. Most people would not work on a farm because it is "beneath" them and also the work is hard and hours are long. Able bodied people need to go to work. No problem with benefits for people that are truly disabled. The whole SNAP Program is riddled with waste, fraud and abuse.

Close the borders

Keep the drugs from flowing across our borders

My friend was a teacher in a getto. He went door to door to meet the families.

They had absolutely no furniture in their homes
Addiction to drugs is a huge problem for these poverty areas
He had many children who had been born addicted to crack and who had great difficulty functioning in school
He said they were incapable of even learning the alphabet

Address the real underlying problems

Illegals
Drugs

Why should my taxes have to buy these people who are having 12 kids food? While my elderly parents who have worked their whole lives and my dad worked 2 extra jobs - have a great difficulty paying property taxes and house insurance and Medicare bill and supplement insurance . My parents are depending on church food banks to help feed them. While illegals have free health care and we are feeding their children for free at school

MUHAMAD HAFIZ BIN ZAINUDEEN_SEU224
The explanation about the food security was well explained by Clancy Cash Harrison.
Based from the video, when a person does not have enough money to buy nourishing food, then its considered as food insecurity. Clancy Cash Harrison starts her speech by sharing her experience in preparing and teaching a variety of food for her children, that's nourishing full of flavor, aroma, and texture where she didn't have to worry if her children are going to run out of food. She wants all the audience to be aware of the food insecurity and overcome the challenges.

SAFIZA BINTI MD ISA_SEU224
Watching this video made me realize how serious the issue of food security is. Before this, I was just arguing that only individuals in third-world countries faced food security problems without me being aware of the United States as well. This talk makes others more rational in taking into account the factors that cause a person to be trapped in food security and not just look at the progress of the country without looking at individual life problems such as job loss and the responsibility of paying the excise duty. The initiative given to those who face food security is very good but once it becomes a strange thing by the stigma of society. People's views on the food assistance program should need to be respectful rather than down on the recipients of the program.

MUHAMMAD SAIFULLAH BIN SHUHAIMI_SEU224 Based on this video,the women speeched that one and five children in United Stated dont know that where their next meal is coming from and often go to school unable to learn at their maximum capacity. She also tell about the hunger's effects which is feel headache,frustated and impatient. For example when you dont have any food in refrigerator and do not have enough money to buy nourishing food,the term we call food insecurity. The effects of food insecurity to children arr child's mental emotional and physical development. Furthermore,the women give opinion that the majority of people who were poor necause of generational poverty at the expense of taxpayers. According to the United States Census Bureau, 34 percent of our population has spell of poverty lasting two or more months while less than three percent of our population lived in chronic poverty the entitr four years of that study. This means majority of people in United States experiencing food insecurity and poverty because temporary situation such as loss of job, disability diagnosis an the birth of a child.

NUR ADILLA BINTI ZOLKEFLI_SEU224. I think that society always have a misconception about the truth of the real hunger and poverty. Some people give a perception that poverty and hunger can't be happen to someone that wear good clothes and have a nice phone. But actually life-changing situation such as divorce, lost of family members, family member breakdown of a cars and others can also give an effect to life. It can lead to food insecurity, hunger and poverty. Majority people in United States experiencing food security and poverty because of the temporary situation such as loss of job, disability diagnosis and others. The shocking part is some people that actually received food assistance program doesn't want to use that opportunity to get nourishing food because of wrong assume and perspective that society give to them. There are certain of people that saying that they take advantage on that program to get a better life. This social stigma makes many people who need and qualify for food assistance do not utilize the programs. People who are live in food security and poverty also doesn't want their story to get publish in public because they scare of the wrong perception and social stigma that they will received.

NURUL SHAFIQAH ABDUL GHANI_SEU224
This was shocking facts. I just realized that develop country like U.S can also face food insecurity in a different way. About 1 of 5 children in U.S experience hunger. I can see that because of other factor such as unemployment were the reason this parent need the food assistance programs. Poverty is not like we knew and I hope people in U.S fight against this social stigma about food assistance programs are just for people who are in poverty. They need to ask for help because this is a serious issue as it will effect the whole family especially for children who cant get enough nourishing food for their mental, emotional, and psychical development.

ANIS MAZLIN MAT ZAKI_SEU224
The sharing that opens the minds of all. Food insecurity does affect the mental, emotional and physical development of children because they do not get enough nutrients. In addition to this video, having a stable financial but not being able to access food persistently is also a food insecurity. The four components of food security are availability, accessibility, utilization, stability and sustainability

YOGATHAARANI A/P GUNASEGARAN_SEU224
Clancy Cash Harrison has explained very detailed about food insecurity. Food insecurity occurs when a person does not have enough money to but nourishing food. She started her speech by sharing her experience in preparing and teaching a variety of food for her children, that's nourishing full of flavor, aroma, and texture where she didn't have to worry if her children are going to run out of food. She wants all the audience to be aware of the food insecurity and overcome the challenges.

ANIS MAZLIN MAT ZAKI_SEU224
Perkongsian yang membuka minda kita bahawa masalah sekuriti makanan bukan sahaja berlaku apabila kekurangan nutrien dalam pemakanan. Malahan tiada sumber kewangan juga dipanggil masalah kepada sekuriti makanan iaitu akses kepada makanan. Selain itu, banyak negara yang menghadapi masalah sekuriti makanan disebabkan cuaca yang tidak menentu pada hari ini (kestabilan dan kemampuan) seperti Afrika.

LOO HUI SHAN_SEU224
Thank you for sharing the real situation happens in US behind what the world sees of US wealth. Although US is the richest country in the world, but the food insecurity problems in US also a serious problem same as the situations in other countries. The food insecurity problem is a serious issue in the world for many years until now even in developed country. I'm shock when I heard that US people who use food assistance program received social stigma from other US people. It is because the US people can help other countries' people in food insecurity problem but why they could not see and help the other US people that also need their helps.

Boo Xiang Ling_SEU224
Thank you for the speaker's sharing, it is a very interesting and good talk and thank you for the work that you do. From this talk, I know that food insecurity occur when a person do not have money to buy foods. Besides, when a person does not have enough money to buy nourishing food, is also called food insecurity. Some of the person unaffordable to buy the nourishing foods, thus, they rely on unhealthy fast foods. Food insecurity really give negative impacts on human's health physically and emotionally such as headache, feel nauseous and get aggravated. Food assistance program is an effective way to overcome food insecurity. I think a lot of people like to judge and criticize the people who use the program because we don't really understand other's situation. I think we cannot judge a person with an Iphone did not face difficulties. Maybe the person lose he or her job for a few months and the person unable to buy foods although the person have an Iphone. Thus, I think all the people should let go of stereotypes about property and let food assistance program go well to help who in difficulty.

Boo Yao Ling_SEU224
Very interesting explanation about the truth of the food security issue, poverty, and social stigma about Food Assistance Programs.
This video explained about the food insecurity is still exist and worse in US. Many people cannot meet their family demand for nourishing food which can impacts everyone's health negatively due to financial problems they faced. Some of the poverty family prepare the pancakes and instant noodles to feed their children every single day breakfast, lunch, and dinner which can critical to children's mental, physical, and emotional development. People who failed to access the food will feel shame alienation, inequalities and even feel powerless over their food choices.
The poverty is not just caused by the generation at the expenses of taxpayers, but caused by some temporary situations such as a loss of a job, disability diagnosis and the birth of a child. The unpredictable situational such as suffer from critical illness that need the a lot of money for the medical treatments will also caused a person unable to access the foods. Poverty was situational and the people were so embarrassed that they had to used the Food Assistance Programs for short period time to access the food. People who surrounded by poverty used the Food Assistance Program to meet their demand of food unwilling to share their story to public because of the stigma social about Food Assistance Programs.
People who benefits from Food Assistance Programs try to be brave to speak out their powerful story about how the programs transform their life in order to inspire or encourage more and more people who faced the poverty to transform their life.
We can't judge a person without knowing their background and experiences, respect all people no matter they live with others help or not. Food Assistance Programs exist to help the people who faced the poverty to transform their life, but not to as a reasons to look down or criticize others.

Nur Saidatul Izanie Muhamad Ridzuan_SEU224 - Around 15 million people are impacted by food insecurity daily. Food insecurity can negatively impact our health especially children. Those who not having a proper meal also considered as food insecurity. Usually, a person who does not have enough money to buy a proper meal tend to relay on instant noodles.

mohamad nur arif 153561_SEU224
very good video and explanation. this talk make me realize that how important the nutritious and food to our growth. next, the poverty problem and how they struggle to get the good and nutritious food as their dish. that is a serious problem because obviously, healthy food in all the country is more expensive ad despite to lack of money, they have to choose instant noodles as their daily dishes rather that healthy food. we also cannot to fast to judge someone on their appearance. wearing a simple and unfamous brand outfit doesn't that person is poor and wearing a suit is not means that person is rich.

Ariff Hakimi (Seu224) - This Video Explain about food security. The Food insecurity happen among the children and family across the world. Many family that not afford and no access to buy health & security will expose themselve to consume unsecurity food and bring to food insecurity among the people. So, people as strong chain must have awareness to avoid food insecurity and keep food security trend. Program like health food stock indeirectly can reduce food insecurity among children. This video give strong effect that food insecurity will give bad effects to child phisycal and growth will delay as normal child - Dr Aisyah

I disagree in part.... Stigma associated with welfare is a motivator to get off OPM ( Other people's money). We have so unstigmatized welfare that now we have multi generational welfare families who think welfare is a right.

Not long ago I was talking to my Sister and her husband when I mentioned the food insecurity in the US. They both looked me straight in the eye and said there is no hunger in America. The media they preferred to listen to said the only folks with that problem were lazy people that did not want to work and wanted to live off the government dole. There was nothing I could say and they did not want to see proof. I knew also that because I am in my sixties, of ill health and survive on SS Disability, they most likely looked down on me. I don't have the strength to fight any more (I can hardly make it from my bed to the bathroom). Its up to the younger generations to make changes and grow into it. So people like me stop losing faith.

It’s really weird being on the other side of this now.

I grew up with food insecurity and it was awful. Now that I’m a mother and my husband and I are well off- I find that I actually obsess about going grocery shopping and making nutritious meals for my family.
We frequently try other cuisines because I want my children to experience them. Grocery stores are my happy place.
I still find myself getting anxious when our fridge gets empty even though I know I can easily go to the store.

It never leaves you.

Please don't misunderstand my comment-my heart goes out to all those who have been through- I have too, but when the speaker mentioned that the lady in line asked the lady in front of her about her new iphone- I have to say- the speaker didn't address that- that is part of the problem- people say they have no money, but they can buy phones, gold teeth, weaves, big screen tv's, wine, beer, weed, jewelry, etc- you get the point-I am not rich, I am middle class-I work a middle class job- my family had been homeless before, our car had been repo'ed, we were evicted before- no electricity, etc-so I am not unsympathetic- just saying that there has to be more responsibility for how we handle some things that lead us to these situations

"A child without access to food" has parents/parent who puts themself above the child.

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Food assistance programs are putting a bandage on the real problem. Chronic disease, social injustices, environmental degradation are all mostly caused by the FOOD SYSTEM! Please take a look at Mark Hymans book called Food Fix. This is not an ad, I am just trying to spread knowledge so that change can happen from the bottom up. Because CLEARLY the system is not working for a majority of people in the US, Canada and the rest of the world!

Now that I'm in a better place with a husband and a farm (complete with gardens and chickens) I'm putting a produce stand up with eggs and other organic goods for my community. No charge but donations accepted. Just trying to do my part. I encourage others in privileged positions to help your fellow humans. They need it

amazing ted talk. so honest and moving. loved it.

Thank you Clancy. Now remember everyone, only you can prevent forest fires.

What a powerful message. I literally have goosebumps.

Two words: Obesity Rate.

And: Dscipline in portion and teaching about emotional eating eapecially in oppressed communities. People have the money...but CHOOSE the "noodles". Powerless over food choices? Um...what's so powerless about vegetables, meats, and fruits? How powerless is a person from abstaining from high cholesterol, fatening, and high fructose foods? It's lack of information, willingness, and lack of understanding on reading the nurtitonal facts on food items.

If you want hard core truth: America loves to eat and waste food. Lots of people mostly mock nuritional narratives and don't take the health risk serious. So....choice is choice. Everyone is entitled to that, right?

Foodstamps pays out a lot of money for an unemployed family, or low income. They can use that money to buy healthy foods. Pinterest and several websites show how you can eat healthy on a budget. You are not powerless! That is a lie. Empower people to change and inform them. Stop feeding lies that swell us up!!!

Its Up To You To Provide Food For Your Family.

What a powerful talk! Thank you for sharing this information for us. God bless you!

There are more reasons then that for food insecurity, mostly to do with high taxes on wages, the people have little to nothing left to buy their food, next is no community gardening anymore, or sidewalk gardening, where people can have a little plot of land they can plant on and then share or trade food with their neighbors, and why is that? ... companies like Unilever lobbied to governments not to plant anything on sidewalks that might threaten the sales of their big stores, lobbying is theft (from small mom and pop shops or family businesses), taxation is theft (from private persons and businesses).

Solution: rice and beans. Cheap.

America--caca

What she forgot to mention was that many kids go to bed hungry because their parents blow the grocery Money on DRUGS, SMOKES, BOOZE AND and oh yes, IPHONES!

Wow, Clancy, great talk! I remember when you were studying for your masters and taught one of my undergrad classes at CSE. So glad to see you doing so many great things!

In your speech you explained that although you were educated as a dietitian and practiced as one you never saw what hunger was yourself. I believe this is one of the hardest things for many people to understand because as you brefily mentioned people are educated about hunger and 'see' what it looks like on the news but a majority of people never experience what it is like to be hungry. I believe that if people 'got into the shoes' of someone who was truly hungry they would understand more and then the stigma around food insecurity would become better and also I believe that the people that are better off everyday would help those in need more.

"Face of Hunger is Fluid," this is a very eye-opening concept that is very relevant in college. I go to Pennsylvania State University, where most people would assume that because students can afford to go there, they are most likely well off. This is a problematic assumption for anyone as it amplifies the shame for students in difficult situations.

Comment: This TEDx talk was truly informative and captivating as I became aware of the issues concerning poverty and food assistance programs. I now understand the importance of erasing the stigma behind individuals using food assistance programs. I learned the significance of speaking out against the social stigma surrounding food assistance programs and to raise awareness about the common misconceptions that have been discussed of poverty and hunger. Hunger is not simply seen in someone who appears to have a “swollen belly, visible ribs, or skinny limbs”, it is rather seen as someone who looks just like me.

While listening to this TEDx talk, I was blown away by so many points Ms.Harrison made. One of the main points that stood out to me is that 1 in 5 kids suffer from food insecurity. Growing up, I never had to worry about where my next meal came from and I am grateful for that. However, hearing that there are that many children in the United States suffering from hunger truly breaks my heart. I think it is so beyond important to break the social stigma surrounding the use of food assistance programs because so many people that use those programs are using them to help their families and children through school and through a portion of their lives that they wouldn’t have been able to get through without those programs.

While watching this Ted Talk, I got chills when it was stated that 1 in 5 kids don't know where their next meal would come from. Growing up in a family where the fridge was always full, I never realized that this was such a problem in our country. These shocking stories make me want to become further educated on this problem of hunger and more interested in nutrition in general. I admire how passionate the speaker is about this topic and agree with her. Getting food assistance shouldn't be seen as a negative thing, it means that the individual is strong enough to get help and take of themselves and their children.

Everyone has enough food. Americans are so obese.

Instant noodles every day is just college life