Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Marissa Silverberg

Bloomberg Fellows Spotlight: Marissa Silverberg

Imagine facing a pandemic and worrying about your next meal. In this episode of 'The American Health Podcast', Shane Bryan sits down with Marissa Silverberg, a Food Systems & Policy Administrator with Jefferson County Public Health in Colorado, and Tyson Noeth, Executive Director of BGoldN. They dive into their experiences tackling food insecurity in Jefferson County during the COVID-19 crisis.

With food insecurity reaching alarming levels, Marissa explains how her role adapted to meet these urgent needs, leveraging funds and federal dollars to support the community. The BGoldN program stands out as a brilliant example of how multi-sector partnerships can make a difference, providing meals through restaurant donations and community support. But the conversation doesn't stop there. Marissa and Tyson also address the deeper issues of systemic and institutional racism within the food system.

This episode sheds light on the critical role of community partnerships in long-term food recovery and the urgent need for systemic change. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that underscores the power of collaboration and the importance of addressing root causes to create lasting solutions.