Dollar General's VP of Food & Fresh highlighted their mission to serve others as essential for sustainable change. Panelists included Chef Tiara Bennett, who offers affordable treats to enhance community access to indulgence, and Michael C. Platt, a young advocate promoting food justice through a 1-for-1 donation model. Each shared their personal experiences with food insecurity, underscoring its systemic nature. They emphasized the importance of initiating real change within neighborhoods and local communities, showcasing a collective commitment to improving food access and support.
"Our mission is to serve others. It's in pretty much every aspect of our company, and it has to be in order to make real, sustainable change."
"Growing up, I was usually the friend who didn't have enough for a snack after school. That's why we have our $2 cookies. I'm probably never going to raise the price."
Real change starts in our neighborhoods, our kitchens, and our communities. Each panelist had their own experience with food access and insecurity that informed their own approach to it."
Food justice advocate Michael C. Platt employs a 1-for-1 model where for every dessert sold, he donates one to someone in need, emphasizing peer-to-peer education about food access.
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