The Case for Universal Basic Food

March 15, 2024
Close up photo of purple eggplants.

Op-ed by Emily Settlecowski published in Next City.

Food is many things in our lives. It’s a cultural connector, bridging relationships with people, places, and our heritage. Food is medicine, providing us with nutrients integral to our well-being. It’s also a renewable resource; the way we grow, transport and consume food directly impacts our climate and local environment.

Above all, food is a human right. Yet our food system only values food for one thing: profit. 

Emily Settlecowski's headshot.

Emily Settlecowski is Metro Caring's Manager of Strategic Initiatives.

The voices we need at the table

The voices we need at the table

Our Community Organizing program trained and supported 12 community leaders in using their stories to create change in our new Voices at the Table program.