From Field to Food Bank: Rethinking How America Feeds Itself

In this episode of Shoresides, host Nicolas Magrino talks with Mike Meyer, Head of Farmer Advocacy for The FarmLink Project, about a growing effort to make sure nutritious food reaches every community — especially when traditional supply chains fall short.

As food banks across the country stretch to meet rising demand, FarmLink is showing what can happen when farmers, state agriculture departments, the USDA, and hunger relief organizations work together. Meyer shares stories from North Carolina and beyond, where fresh apples, potatoes, and other produce are being delivered directly from farms to families in need — faster and at lower cost.

It’s not about replacing existing programs, Meyer says, but about strengthening them. By connecting farmers and food banks more efficiently, FarmLink hopes to reduce waste, support growers, and help every household access healthy food with dignity.

Shoresides explores how collaboration — from field to food bank — could transform the future of food security in America.

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