Here's a sobering video produced by CNBC about hunger in America. 

Why The U.S. Can’t Solve Hunger - YouTube

July 6, 2023 -- Thanks to Nicolas Magrino and his colleagues at Food Bank News for publishing an article titled, "Poets Join the Fight Against Food Insecurity" which appeared in today's issue of Food Bank News.  Poetry X Hunger poet, Aaron R from Arlington, Virginia USA, is also interviewed as the first Poet in Residence at a food bank.   And the good work to enlist young poets in the anti-hunger cause by the West Side Campaign Against Hunger (WSCAC) (New York City, USA) is described. 

​Here's the link -- https://foodbanknews.org/poets-join-the-fight-against-food-insecurity/

​In a first-of-its-kind book, Editors Deborah Barndt, Lauren E. Baker and Alexandra Gelis introduce us to critically important conversations about Food Justice and Heritage.  

Drawing upon insights, linked videos, and array of stories, they spotlight concerns about how we value food.  They use each page to elevate and respect the critical roles of equity and traditional knowledge as we consider the future of food.   

Most significantly, they do all of this important work by amplifying the often unheard, deeply wise voices of indigenous peoples.  

Earth to Tables Legacies (2023 Rowman and Littlefield) is abundantly generous in its offerings.  It provides cues and tips for all of us as we look to revere what Professor Emerita at Montana State University, Florence Dunkel calls the Culture in Agriculture.  

And the book offers Art, Poetry, Song and Dance as transportive tools that enliven our understanding of farming and food.  The many personal essays that are showcased ground us in living traditions while a trove of compelling photographs acknowledges the sweat equity that such "digging deep" work entails.  

All said, in its call to action, this book signals a widening love for what is surely food's heart, soul and spirit.   

For information on the book, visit www.earthtotables.org or www.rowman.com

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May 23, 2023 -- Poetry X Hunger was invited to join a first-of-its-kind discussion about Food Justice and The Arts.  Held at New York City's Historic Roosevelt House, the panel was sponsored by The Aspen Institute and Share Our Strength. 

The hour long, recorded session showcased exciting ways that creative expressions -- The Arts -- are moving Food Justice and Anti-Hunger efforts forward.   

Emmy-award winning documentarian Von Diaz, renowned fiber artist Stephen Towns and Founder of Poetry X Hunger Hiram Larew shared key insights.  The Aspen Institute's Corby Kummer moderated.  

Here's the link to the recorded session -- Conversations on Food Justice: Art and Food Justice - The Aspen Institute

Here's an 18-minute discussion, during National Poetry Month, about poetry as a creative way to engage learners, especially during discussions of food, farming, agriculture, hunger, nutrition, etc.  Sponsored by the Global Learning in Agriculture (GLAG) initiative at Pennsylvania State University, the discussion with Dr. Melanie Miller-Foster features a poem from Poetry X Hunger by Malaysian poet, Imtiaj Alom.  Tuesday Touchpoint with Hiram and Melanie (Recording) | GLAG Community HUB (mn.co)

March 29, 2023

Hosted by Donna Guerin of Global Lighthouse Studios, Hiram Larew joined students and teachers from around the world in a discussion of poetry as a learning tool.  During this hour-long session, we covered the various ways that poetry can be used in learning environments, and poems by Taku Chikepe, Aaron R and Brian Donnell James were shared.   

Here's the link -- https://lnkd.in/gFKj5mQ3

Singer, Songwriter and Composer, Warwick Jones from the UK has set Hiram Larew's poem, Bread in Hand to music.  Written during the pandemic as an homage to all food providers, the poem's message is amplified by and "enjoys" Mr. Jones' music.  Have a listen to the 5-minute recording!
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