In this episode, Dr. Christine Hockett, Director of Community Research at Avera Research Institute, joins us to talk about the often-overlooked issue of rural hunger. From social determinants of health to the critical role research plays in understanding food insecurity outside urban areas, Dr. Hockett explains why data matters — and how it can lead to real change for South Dakota’s most underserved communities. 

 

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Ep. 19 Beefing Up the Fight Against Hunger. A conversation with Ryan Eichler.

Launched in honor of our 50th anniversary, 50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota is a storytelling podcast that shines a light on the people powering the fight against hunger across South Dakota — past, present, and future. From volunteers and food pantry leaders to longtime staff, community partners, and donors, each episode features a new voice making a difference. Through real stories and conversations, we explore what food insecurity looks like in our state and celebrate the compassion, collaboration, and commitment it takes to end hunger — one face at a time.