Vanquishing Childhood Hunger in the U.S.
Episode Description
Ten years ago, Billy Shore, co-founder of the nonprofit Share Our Strength, decided childhood hunger in the U.S. is a solvable issue. Today, he's close to solving it. 📂 ESG;Management
Brief Summary
Billy Shore discusses childhood hunger in the U.S. and the No Kid Hungry campaign's efforts to solve it through school meal programs.
Key points
- Ending Childhood Hunger. Billy discusses the mission to end childhood hunger in the U.S. and the progress made.
- The Shift in Focus. Billy explains the organizational pivot to focus on childhood hunger.
- Impact of School Breakfast Program. Billy shares the success of adding millions of kids to the school breakfast program.
- The Role of Business in Social Issues. Businesses are increasingly recognizing their responsibility towards social issues, impacting their operations and reputation.
- Corporate Responsibility in Action. Following recent tragedies, companies are reassessing their relationships with organizations like the NRA.
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Episode highlights
- Ending Childhood HungerBilly discusses the mission to end childhood hunger in the U.S. and the progress made.“Hunger is a solvable problem.”1:25Apr 12, 2018
- The Shift in FocusBilly explains the organizational pivot to focus on childhood hunger.“One little nonprofit can say we're accountable for ending childhood hunger.”6:47Apr 12, 2018
- Impact of School Breakfast ProgramBilly shares the success of adding millions of kids to the school breakfast program.“We’ve added about 3.2 million kids to the school breakfast program.”11:08Apr 12, 2018
- The Role of Business in Social IssuesBusinesses are increasingly recognizing their responsibility towards social issues, impacting their operations and reputation.“Businesses should pay more attention to social issues.”18:25Apr 12, 2018
- Corporate Responsibility in ActionFollowing recent tragedies, companies are reassessing their relationships with organizations like the NRA.“Dozens of companies start to change their relationship with the National Rifle Association.”19:02Apr 12, 2018
Tension
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