Shame should never be the reason a family goes hungry.
Once we understand that anyone can lose their job, get sick, or face a disaster, we see that hunger can happen anywhere. The Food Dignity® Movement challenges the judgments that hinder access to healthy food. And it builds more vibrant communities where people are met with compassion and respect, no matter who they are.
WHO WE ARE
Food Dignity® is a 501c3 humanitarian organization addressing food insecurity and social reform on the ground in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania and as a thought leader across the nation. We aim to remove stigma, ignite compassion around hidden hunger, and support the development of programs and platforms offering dignified and equitable access to nutritious food.
OUR VISION
By contributing to a nourished, just, and interconnected society that reflects our common humanity, we will end hidden hunger.
OUR MISSION
We work to address the stigma and the societal roots of food inequity in America. We develop ideas, grow leaders, fund actions, and join forces with organizations and communities to uncover and address places of hidden hunger.
OUR IMPACT
Since the start of the COVID pandemic, we've served over 4 million dignified nourishing meals, educated over 10,000 people on food and farming innovations, grown our partnerships and institute, and provided hundreds of resource kits that are changing the conversation for leaders across America. Here's our 2022 annual report.
Must see video
The Hidden Hunger Manifesto
WE BELIEVE
everyone—people of every race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, or walk of life—should have access to nourishing foods to support a dignified and thriving life.
WE BELIEVE
access to nutritious food is a fundamental human right—and must be a top priority for the well-being and resiliency of individuals, communities, and the future.
WE BELIEVE
that food insecurity challenges act as barriers to human progress—and that they can be overcome if we change the way we value people. Our society should be built on the idea that everyone must have the resources they need to fully participate and thrive.
WE BELIEVE
that by systematically addressing food inequity, we join the fight against poverty, racism, sexism, classism, and other inequalities.
WE BELIEVE
that, when it comes to food injustice, there could be more than enough food if we wanted that to happen. By being generous, fixing food waste, and building sustainability into our food systems, we can stamp out food inequity and end hidden hunger.
Non-Discrimination Statement
Our non-profit does not and shall not discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and firing of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all staff members, clients, volunteers, subcontractors, vendors, and clients.
Take the Hidden Hunger Pledge
Taking this Pledge–and putting the Food Dignity® Badge on your website–demonstrates that you care about hidden hunger.
You're making a commitment to impact the problem.
Why the Food Dignity® Movement?
Educate Non-Profits
We equip them to understand, identify, and respond to food inequity with dignity, creativity, and collaboration.
Strengthen Communities
By attacking food inequity we address deeper societal issues, approaching them with greater humanity.
Benefit Businesses and Organizations
Access to nutritious food helps employees be happier and more productive. This translates to a better bottom line.
Hear from some of our Fellow Hunger Warriors
Maria Morales,
Relias
Clancy Harrison is professional, organized, congenial, and astute! She responds promptly, cares about the quality of a project, and completes her work with enthusiasm. Clancy is a top-notch transformational and motivational speaker who delivers sound information that keeps an interprofessional audience engaged. Clancy takes a serious topic, like food equity, and inspires others to be the solution for a real-world issue.
René Yamashiro,
American Pistachio Growers
Clancy illuminates a silent and major crisis that impacts millions of people in the United States–limited access to healthy food. She provides practical strategies and encourages us to be a resource to improve food accessibility.
About the
FOOD DIGNITY® TEAM
Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RDN, FAND
Founder of the Food Dignity® Movement
As a registered dietitian, TEDx speaker, international speaker, and author, Clancy Harrison challenges the way food equity and sustainability is approached in the US. Her mission to demolish the stigma around healthy food access places her on the cutting edge of advocacy.
Clancy is a resident of Forty Fort, Pennsylvania and the founder of the Food Dignity® Movement, a strategic program for leaders who want to shift how they approach nutrition outreach by making healthy food access a priority. She transforms thousands of people’s lives through her work with corporations, non-profit organizations, and universities.
Clancy is an advisory board member for the Pennsylvania American Academy of Pediatrics Food Insecurity EPIC program, Ambassador of the National Dairy Council, and former President of the Al Beech West Side Food Pantry. Since the onset of COVID-19, Clancy has distributed over 4 million meals in her community to improve access to healthy food through effective collaborations.
Listen to Clancy weekly on the Food Dignity® Podcast or find her personal site at https://www.clancyharrison.com.
Amanda Gordineer MS, RDN
Director of Food Equity
Amanda is a registered dietitian dedicated to promoting positive change within our food system. Drawing from her background as the former Nutrition Program Manager for Pennsylvania’s Northeast Regional Food Bank, Amanda provided nutrition education in underserved communities through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) program. She also served as a Certified Lifestyle Change Coach for the Center of Disease Control and Prevention's National Diabetes Prevention Program, where she guided individuals in adopting healthier lifestyles.
Amanda's leadership shines in her current role at Food Dignity®, where she oversees strategic initiatives to promote food empowerment, bolster equitable food access, and foster community engagement. Her experience in program management and partnership building has translated into tangible successes, from innovative regional food system models to impactful community collaborations.
Amanda completed her Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics with a minor in Sustainability Leadership, Master of Professional Studies in Nutritional Sciences, and Dietetic Internship at Penn State University. In her free time, she enjoys exploring nature, experimenting with new recipes, and spending time with her family and friends.
Rebecca Garofano MS, RDN
Consultant, Illustration Specialist & Institute Lead
Rebecca is currently finishing her dietetic internship to become a registered dietitian. After working in non-profits that focus on environmental health and agriculture research and education, she became interested in nutrition science.
Rebecca is passionate about equitable and resilient regional food systems. Her thesis research was focused on developing ecological measures to promote integrated frameworks for agroecology and human health.
Rebecca started drawing (publishing her work at Instagram.com/veggiedoodlesoup) to process things she was learning and connect with and learn from public health and nutrition professionals that she admires.
Allison Kannam MS
Consultant and Evaluation Specialist
Allison Kannam is the Food Dignity Movement’s Evaluation Specialist. She developed a passion for evaluation research and quality improvement during her time working in the Research & Evaluation (R&E) Group at the Public Health Management Corporation. At the R&E Group, she conducted evaluations of public health programs related to nutrition education, housing, and tobacco control and cessation. She has also published independent research on families’ perceived benefits and barriers to participation in free summer meal programs.
Allison is thrilled to combine her interests in food equity and evaluation to support the Food Dignity Movement’s important mission.
Liz Gillen
Food Dignity Student Fellow and Registered Dietitian in training
As a student fellow at the Food Dignity® Movement, Liz is completing her Nutritional Sciences graduate degree and working to become a registered dietitian through Penn State University. She has used her time with Food Dignity® to expand relationships and opportunities with our organizational partners and the people they work with. She's developed a true passion for food equity and is honored to complete her capstone project with Food Dignity® in the upcoming semesters. Her student capstone project will focus on quality improvement of the Food as Medicine Program at the Pediatric Association of Kingston.
George Bowman
Food Dignity Fellow
Prior to being with the Food Dignity® Movement, George volunteered his time assisting Clancy, our founder, run a large food pantry in Kingston, Pennsylvania. With the creation of this non-profit, came growth. George's skillset was necessary. He now organizes food programming, manages waste, distributes food, and more at various Northeastern Pennsylvania locations. George knows first-hand what food insecurity looks and feels like. That's why he makes time to give back.
Brynn Gilbert
AmeriCorp Vista National Healthcore Member
Brynn comes to Food Dignity® from Berwick, Pennsylvania. She just graduated from Wilkes University with a Bachelors in Psychology and a minor in Studio Art. In college, she was Commuter Council President, Cheerleading Captain, and worked various work study positions throughout the University. She is also a Cheer Coach for CCX, a rec-star cheer team in Benton, Pennsylvania. This will be her 3rd season with them!
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