The New Age of Hunger

In a new reflection published by The Gumbo Pot, Ertharin Cousin, CEO of Food Systems for the Future Institute, examines a defining paradox of our time: while we produce more calories than ever, millions still lack access to nutritious, affordable food.

The piece explores how today’s hunger crisis is shaped not by scarcity alone, but by inequitable systems, spanning food production, labor, policy, and access, and calls for a shift toward food systems that prioritize nutrition, dignity, and resilience.

As the United States faces rapid economic, environmental, and policy change, this reflection invites a broader conversation about what the future of food should look like, and who it must serve.

👉 Read the full piece: https://thegumbopot.substack.com/p/the-new-age-of-hunger