The pandemic showed that no matter where you work as an RD, you may find that part of your work includes supporting clients, patients, and students who are food insecure. As with all other areas of practice, cultural awareness and cultural sensitivity are critical when working with food insecurity communities.

Join us for a panel discussion with three DD community members: Miram Manboard, Sarah Crulcich, MPH, RD, LD and Winona Bynum, RDN, PMP. These professionals are working hard to provide support to diverse communities who are or may be at risk of becoming food insecure.

We will first discuss how their career pathways led them to work in food insecurity. We will then dive into an enlightening and honest discussion of why culture needs to always be a consideration when developing programming for food banks or other donation partners. We will discuss how college pantries are so important to supporting students and their families. Our panelists will also explore why food banking is a short-term solution, and what RDs can do to support more sustainable solutions for food-insecure communities. This interactive panel will allow attendees plenty of time to ask questions of our panelists.

*The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (Academy) and Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) are not responsible for the provider’s interpretation of the Academy/CDR Code of Ethics for the Nutrition and Dietetics Profession or its enforcement as it relates to the scenarios and content presented in this activity.