How do we build a food secure future for all in Cleveland and Northeast Ohio?
Episode 1- Challenge of Food Security
Why are so many in Northeast Ohio just one paycheck away from not knowing where their next meal is coming from? Food security affects both urban and rural communities and a lot of impassioned individuals are working tirelessly to address it.
A state program distributes surplus food from Ohio farms to food banks.
Episode 2 - All Is Not Equal
Why is it that the life expectancy of Cleveland’s Glenville neighborhood is 10 years lower than neighboring suburbs? Access to healthy foods is a major determinant of health. And many Clevelanders are improving healthy food access and creating more vibrant communities in the process.
Diabetes disproportionately affects residents living on Cleveland’s east-side.
Episode 3- Regenerating the Rust Belt
The primary driver for food insecurity is economic insecurity. As communities across Northeast Ohio work to improve access to healthy foods, they also create opportunities for new jobs and enterprises.
Workers package lettuce at the Green City Growers hydroponic cooperative greenhouse.
Future Episodes
Future episodes in pre-production include a documentary on the fall and rise of grocery stores in the food deserts of Cleveland, the challenge of climate change on health and food security in the Great Lakes, and transforming food insecure neighborhoods through collaborative learning and action.
How will climate change impact food security in Northeast Ohio?
