Food insecurity is a pressing topic these days as families are faced with rising costs and the uncertainty of government assistance. Kansas City is lucky to have Harvesters, who works to feed hungry people today and end hunger for tomorrow. They are facing challenges in meeting that mission, which leads to our conversation in today's episode.
We’re excited to talk with KC native Cierra Howe, the Special Projects Content Manager at
Harvesters, The Community Food Network. Cierra leads social media, video production, Spanish-language communications, and
storytelling across the organization. She is also a mom to two young boys, ages four and one.
In our conversation, we discuss:
Cierra's journey into this work and how her role supports Harvesters’ mission of feeding neighbors across Kansas City
The challenges families face when seeking food assistance, especially language and cultural barriers- and why clear, culturally thoughtful communication matters so much
How Harvesters has been affected by the federal government shutdown and delays in SNAP payments
Cierra's hopes for the future and simple, meaningful ways you and your kids can get involved.
Cierra Howe is the special projects content manager at
Harvesters - The Community Food Network in Kansas City, Missouri, where she leads efforts in social media, video production, Spanish communications and storytelling. She also has a side photography business called
Snapshots by Cie. Cierra is the mom of two young boys, 4 and 1, with big imaginations and wild spirits. Born and raised in KC, Cierra loves to cook, read and be one with nature.
Links to Reference
Main Harvesters website:
www.harvesters.org
Spanish harvesters website:
www.harvesters.org/es
Food assistance:
www.harvesters.org/foodlocator
Government shutdown updates:
www.harvesters.org/shutdown
