VIDEO: What are the top policy issues affecting food insecurity in Iowa?

 
 
 
 

At our Nov. 4 Iowa Stops Hunger panel titled “Confronting drivers of hunger: State and local policy considerations”, we asked our panelists to answer a question to help us pinpoint key policy issues affecting hunger.

We asked: What are the top policy issues affecting food insecurity in Iowa?

Panelists:

  1. Dr. Nicole Gilg Gachiani, chief physician quality officer and section chief, primary care clinic, Broadlawns Medical Center

  2. Luke Elzinga, board president, Iowa Hunger Coalition; communications and advocacy manager, DMARC

  3. Rep. Brian K. Lohse, Iowa House, District 30

  4. Matt Russell, Iowa Interfaith Power & Light