The podcast, which features Marcus Rashford, Dame Emma Thompson and Melissa Hemsley, explores the human stories behind the Covid-19 statistics on food poverty in the UK. The Food Foundation’s Right2Food podcast began during lockdown to give young ambassadors a voice.
Dame Emma Thompson, Children’s Right2Food campaign ambassador, said: “lockdown has seen far too many parents and children experience food insecurity and these podcasts tell the stories of those who young people who have experienced this grim reality and are standing up to rally against it. That includes the heroic Marcus Rashford who has been a game changer in shining the light on child food poverty.”
The podcast has been used by the young food ambassadors and the Food Foundation to raise awareness of the complexities of food poverty. Presented by young people, many of whom have experienced food poverty, the four episodes explore how to make the food system fairer.
Jani, 19, a Young Food Ambassador, added: “I’m really proud of being part of this podcast series. Emma and I discuss some difficult subjects and some of my own experiences of food insecurity.
“When I was younger I often didn’t play sport because I didn’t have enough to eat. Being listened to by Marcus Rashford is pretty amazing, as he understands how this feels but also shows us young activists that change is possible.
“We need more people lending their support to our campaign so every young person can get enough healthy food – listening to this podcast and sharing with a friend is a good way to get involved.”