Fighting hunger isn’t just about handing out food. It’s about building systems that work.
In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, Stacia Neale interviews Suman Roy. Suman shares the three-layer approach of Feed Scarborough: emergency food access, building community resilience, and pushing for long-term policy solutions.
They also speak about hunger in the Global North—why it’s often ignored, and why that must stop. From food policy at the UN to grassroots organizing in Canada, you’ll get an inside look at what it takes to push for real, sustainable change.
Feeding people is not enough. We must give them the tools, the respect, and the opportunities to feed themselves.
Never believe that hunger is too big a problem to solve. Tune in now and take the first step toward real change.
▶️ Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations
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Feed Scarborough is a vital community organization working to create a Hunger-Free Resilient Scarborough through innovative, dignity-focused food programs. Founded by Suman Roy in 2018, it has grown from a small holiday initiative into a multi-site operation serving over 7,500 residents weekly. The organization runs six food banks, a mobile healthy meal program, farmers’ markets, and community gardens while also offering long-term solutions like culinary training and small business support. Central to its mission is the belief that access to healthy food is a human right. Feed Scarborough’s approach tackles both urgent food insecurity and the systemic causes of poverty.
Website: https://scarboroughfoodsecurityinitiative.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FeedScarborough/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feedscarborough
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/scarborough-food-security-initiative/
X: https://x.com/feedscarborough
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCySrX5FhXo0bjYw6SKpjURA
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Suman Roy is a globally recognized leader in food security, poverty reduction, and community resilience. As the founder of Feed Scarborough and a key force behind Hunger-Free Canada and the Zero Hunger Project, he is dedicated to ensuring no one goes to bed hungry. He played a pivotal role in crafting Toronto’s first Food Strategy and has represented Canada at the United Nations and FAO to champion sustainable development goals. With multiple global leadership awards, including CEO of the Year (NGO) and Visionary of the Year, Suman is a sought-after expert on global food security. His mission is clear: to create a hunger-free, resilient future for all.
Website: https://sumanroy.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/roy4ward20#
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chefsuman/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chefsuman/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWrU2TbiLazorpOHjsDJhkA
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Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a background in sociology and decades of experience across entrepreneurial, non-profit, and corporate sectors, she brings a unique perspective to addressing systemic challenges. During the pandemic, she launched The Skills Audit, a transformative program empowering individuals to articulate their professional identities and maximize their potential. Her work is driven by a deep commitment to uplifting marginalized communities and creating opportunities for growth. Through authenticity and advocacy, Stacia continues to champion meaningful change on a global scale.
Website: https://www.theskillsaudit.ca/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theskillsaudit#
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stacianeale/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-skills-audit/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theskillsaudit/