Food Justice VS Food Sovereignty VS Food Security, What does this mean? with Mustafa Koc (Part 2)

The way food is grown, distributed, and accessed affects every single person on this planet. 

But do we truly understand the difference between food justice, food sovereignty, and food security? 

In the second-part episode of our interview with Dr. Mustafa Koc, emeritus professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale discuss his decades-push for policies that prioritize people over profits in the fight against hunger. 

Dr. Mustafa also reveals how corporate power, political inaction, and broken policies keep people hungry. And why your voice and your choices can help shift the tide. 

The episode highlights the role of governments, local farmers, and communities in reclaiming food systems, making them fairer, more sustainable, and truly accessible to all.

 

What can you do right now? 

 

It starts with understanding the systems at play, supporting local food initiatives, and demanding change from those in power.

 

Tune in, learn, and be part of the movement for real food justice.

 

▶️ Food Justice VS Food Sovereignty VS Food Security, What does this mean? with Mustafa Koc (Part 2)

 

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Mustafa Koc is an emeritus professor of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University and a leading voice in food justice, sovereignty, and security. As a founding member of the Centre for Studies in Food Security, Food Secure Canada, and the Canadian Association for Food Studies, he has shaped critical discussions on equitable food systems. He currently serves on the boards of Food Secure Canada and the Canadian Association for Food Studies, advocating for policies that address systemic food inequities. Through his writings on Substack and academic contributions, Mustafa continues to challenge conventional perspectives on food governance. His work bridges research and activism, driving forward a more just and sustainable food system.

 

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mustafa-koc-33b1a68b/ 

 

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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/  

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