Food First

May 29, 2022 - Food for Thought

May 29, 2022 - Monologue

“Never underestimate the power of a small group of people to change the world; indeed, it is the only thing that ever has.” – Margaret Mead Margaret Mead was a catalyst for change during the turbulent 1960’s. She was a leader in the truest sense – she thought better, before, and beyond. Tune in for Food First Michigan this Sunday on WJR Radio at 9 p.m. to hear from Dr. Phil, Gerry Brisson presiden...

May 22, 2022 - Food for Thought

May 22, 2022 - Monologue

“Nothing in life is to be feared, it is only to be understood. And now is the time to understand more, so we can fear less.” - Marie Curie The COVID-19 pandemic, the worst public health crisis since the Spanish Flu of 1918 and 1919, brought massive changes to ALL our lives. We are or will be going through the most radical transformation the world has ever seen. However, not all of the changes we e...

May 14, 2022 - Food for Thought

May 14, 2022 - Monologue

“Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success.” - Henry Ford The labels we use to describe people or segments of our population cause those who hear the adjectives to categorize the people in question, making it difficult to withhold bias towards the group. Conservative is such a word. Tune in for Food First Michigan on Sunday at 9:00 PM on WJR Radio to...

April 24, 2022 - Food for Thought

April 24, 2022 - Monologue

“Life is never more fun than when you’re the underdog competing against the giants.” - Ross Perot The recipe is always the same when you’re tackling the impossible. You start by doing what is necessary, then what is possible, and before you know it, the impossible is happening right before your eyes. Tune in for Food First Michigan this Sunday at 9:00 PM on WJR Radio to hear from Dr. Phil Knight,...

April 10, 2022 - Food for Thought

April 10, 2022 - Monologue

“Real food shortages will strike the U.S.” – President Biden This week on Food First Michigan, Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson, president and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank unpack the hot topic of food shortages with their experience of talking to leaders of retail grocery store chains and leaders of the agricultural industry in Michigan. Tune in for the engaging discussion Sunday at 9:00 p...

April 3, 2022 - Food for Thought

April 3, 2022 - Monologue

“Inflation, a weakened supply chain from our primary food supplier and an increased need has our food banks looking across the bow of our own boat that sees the storm that’s coming.” – Dr. Phil Knight. This week on Food First Michigan, Dr. Phil Knight and Gerry Brisson, president and CEO of Gleaners Community Food Bank discuss how we should be concerned but not fearful as we brace for the coming s...

March 27, 2022 - Food for Thought

March 27, 2022 - Monologue

“Putting Michiganders first means making sure that they can provide healthy food to their families.” – Governor Gretchen Whitmer Governor Gretchen Whitmer created the Food Security Council as part of her ongoing efforts to address food insecurity in Michigan, appointing Dr. Phil Knight, executive director of the Food Bank Council of Michigan, as the Chair. This week on Food First Michigan, Dr. Daw...

March 20, 2022 - Food for Thought

March 20, 2022 - Monologue

For the past two years we’ve been living in unprecedented times. There is no return to ‘normal’ – we must learn and adjust continuously. One thing that has not changed is the vital role employment plays to help people overcome food insecurity. The biggest and best tool in the anti-hunger toolbox is employment that pays a livable wage. Tune in to Food First Michigan this Sunday at 9 p.m. on WJR Rad...

March 13, 2022 - Food for Thought