When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide with Dr. Andrew Boozary

If you care about ending hunger and building a future where health is a right for everyone, not a privilege, then this is for you.

In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director at University Health Network, shares how real change begins with compassion and practical solutions that work.  

Dr. Andrew explains how initiatives like the FoodRx program and Dunn House — Canada’s first hospital-led supportive housing project — are not just innovative ideas, but practical lifelines for people forced to choose between rent, medicine, and meals.  

Tune in and be part of the shift toward policies that treat housing, food, and health not as separate issues, but as one interconnected human right. ▶️ When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide.

Dr. Andrew Boozary is a primary care physician and Executive Director at University Health Network. His work focuses on integrating housing, food security, and income into health care to address systemic inequalities. He leads innovative programs like FoodRx, which prescribes nutritious food as part of medical treatment, and Dunn House, Canada’s first hospital-led supportive housing project. Through these efforts, Dr. Boozary is redefining how healthcare systems can tackle social determinants to improve outcomes for marginalized populations. His bold approach bridges housing, health, and hunger with compassion and policy-driven solutions.

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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 the 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.

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Stacia Neale, M.A., is a seasoned professional dedicated to fostering equality, representation, and social justice. With a