OMG I have tears of hope Jose Andres thank you. No one understands the dilemma and more importantly how to tackle quickly using resources to solve it quickly and efficiently as you do. You are a catalyst for improvement feeding and nurturing those in need. Positive signs of life
As you discuss food insecurity, please also add to the agenda food deserts in our urban areas, partnering to create urban farms on vacant lots, the price of fresh food compared with the price of fast food and food at corner bodegas. And, food for the elderly Thanks for all you do!!
This is a start but like you say, action is what we need. I am also optimistic but also realistic about Corporate greed being a major problem. When only a few shape the world because of their position and their influence on politicians, it is difficult thing to overcome and change. I support your efforts wholeheartedly but don’t shy away from difficult conversations and calling out the real problems.
Dear Jose Andres, please let us substackers know what we can do to help spread the word about this important food conference. I'm always struck by how vulnerable we all really are. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs comes to mind. At the base, in order just to survive, we all need food, water, safety and shelter. Every human being on earth needs these basics! That leads to love and belonging, which leads to self-esteem and self-actualization - thriving! In "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey confronts the uncaring capitalist Mr. Potter with this: This rabble you’re talking about, they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath?" To which I would add, "Is it too much for countries to ensure that everyone be afforded the basic sustenance of life?" When capitalism snuffs out our humanity, when the rich think of the poor as "rabble," when a president chides hurricane riven Puerto Ricans, saying "I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico, but you've thrown our budget a little out of whack," then we have lost our humanity, full stop. Until we see each other as "la familia del mundo" then unnecessary suffering and hunger will persist. Joe Biden gives me hope. Jose Andres, you give me hope. That too, is a basic need. Muchas gracias.
So happy to hear that The White House is having a Food Conference and thrilled that you are going to be a part of this vital conference. Your approach and boots on the ground experience is exactly what our government programs need to become more effective and efficient in caring for us when we are in an emergency situation.
You are an amazing human being, a fantastic chef and a brilliant individual, with a heart for others and the determination to make a difference.
I could not be happier that you will be at this table and part of this discussion! You know first hand, like no other, how food and lack of, effect the lives of people all over the world. Food insecurity should be a problem that can be solved!
OMG I have tears of hope Jose Andres thank you. No one understands the dilemma and more importantly how to tackle quickly using resources to solve it quickly and efficiently as you do. You are a catalyst for improvement feeding and nurturing those in need. Positive signs of life
As you discuss food insecurity, please also add to the agenda food deserts in our urban areas, partnering to create urban farms on vacant lots, the price of fresh food compared with the price of fast food and food at corner bodegas. And, food for the elderly Thanks for all you do!!
This is a start but like you say, action is what we need. I am also optimistic but also realistic about Corporate greed being a major problem. When only a few shape the world because of their position and their influence on politicians, it is difficult thing to overcome and change. I support your efforts wholeheartedly but don’t shy away from difficult conversations and calling out the real problems.
Dear Jose Andres, please let us substackers know what we can do to help spread the word about this important food conference. I'm always struck by how vulnerable we all really are. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs comes to mind. At the base, in order just to survive, we all need food, water, safety and shelter. Every human being on earth needs these basics! That leads to love and belonging, which leads to self-esteem and self-actualization - thriving! In "It's a Wonderful Life," George Bailey confronts the uncaring capitalist Mr. Potter with this: This rabble you’re talking about, they do most of the working and paying and living and dying in this community. Well, is it too much to have them work and pay and live and die in a couple of decent rooms and a bath?" To which I would add, "Is it too much for countries to ensure that everyone be afforded the basic sustenance of life?" When capitalism snuffs out our humanity, when the rich think of the poor as "rabble," when a president chides hurricane riven Puerto Ricans, saying "I hate to tell you, Puerto Rico, but you've thrown our budget a little out of whack," then we have lost our humanity, full stop. Until we see each other as "la familia del mundo" then unnecessary suffering and hunger will persist. Joe Biden gives me hope. Jose Andres, you give me hope. That too, is a basic need. Muchas gracias.
This makes a lot of sense.
So happy to hear that The White House is having a Food Conference and thrilled that you are going to be a part of this vital conference. Your approach and boots on the ground experience is exactly what our government programs need to become more effective and efficient in caring for us when we are in an emergency situation.
You are an amazing human being, a fantastic chef and a brilliant individual, with a heart for others and the determination to make a difference.
PMA
My P.S. I think it is a trifecta You, President Biden and President Zelensky three forces of PMI positive mental attitude in our world. Amen!
Long overdue. You have done and every day do so very much to alleviate hunger. Gracias!
I could not be happier that you will be at this table and part of this discussion! You know first hand, like no other, how food and lack of, effect the lives of people all over the world. Food insecurity should be a problem that can be solved!