• S3E2: Beyond Food Distribution with Second Harvest of Silicon Valley
    Apr 30 2025

    In this episode, Colby is joined by a special guest host: Leah’s Pantry Executive Director, Adrienne Markworth! Colby and Adrienne sit down with Alex Navarro and Olivia Teter from Second Harvest Silicon Valley to discuss what it means to take a trauma-informed approach to food distribution, nutrition education, and community service.

    Learn more about the Journal of Trauma-Informed Community Health, Nutrition, and Physical Activity (J-TICH) at j-tich.org.

    Visit Second Harvest of Silicon Valley’s website at shfb.org.

    Watch Second Harvest’s videos about a trauma-informed approach on their YouTube channel

    Second Harvest’s multilingual hotline is 866-234-3663.

    New episodes of Stocking the Pantry drop monthly. Come curious, leave inspired. Follow us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg for more.

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    43 mins
  • Season 2 Highlights
    Jan 29 2025

    We’re back with Season 3 of Stocking the Pantry, a CalFresh Healthy Living podcast hosted by Leah’s Pantry.

    To kick off the season, we’re revisiting some of our favorite moments from Season 2. Join us as we reflect on past episodes and insights from our guests. Stick around until the end for Colby’s current go-to recipe!

    This episode features highlights from these incredible guests:

    -Annie Lindsay

    -Claudia Lopez

    -Jennie Altman

    -Lindsey Mullis

    -Holly Lacell

    New episodes of Stocking the Pantry drop monthly. Come curious, leave inspired. Follow us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg for more.

    We want to hear from you! Join the discussion for each episode on our Peer Learning Community: https://www.nutritionsecurityplc.org/c/podcast/16

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    25 mins
  • S2E10: Uplifting Tribal Youth Through Community Gardening
    Oct 30 2024

    Tune in to the season two finale of Stocking the Pantry. In this episode, we dive deeper into the community garden conversation and explore how gardening can support Indigenous youth. Host Carlos sits down with three guests from Wisconsin to discuss food sovereignty, cultural preservation, and how extension programs can work together with local tribes.


    Guests:

    • Bridget Rongner, FoodWIse Administrator at University of Wisconsin-Madison Extension (bridget.rongner@wisc.edu)

    • Laura Merchant, Youth Enrichment Scholarship Coordinator for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (lauram@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov)

    • Janine McNulty, Higher Education Coordinator for the St. Croix Chippewa Indians of Wisconsin (janinem@stcroixojibwe-nsn.gov)

    Come curious, leave inspired. Follow us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg for more.


    We want to hear from you! Join the discussion for each episode on our Peer Learning Community: https://www.nutritionsecurityplc.org/c/podcast/16

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    25 mins
  • S2E9: Growing in Recovery With Community Gardens
    Sep 25 2024

    In this episode, hosts Colby and Tanesha sit down with Holly Lacell, SNAP-Ed Senior Coordinator for Washington State University’s Yakima County Extension. Holly explains how community gardens can be healing for individuals in recovery from a substance use disorder. She also gives advice to other SNAP-Ed implementers who are curious about starting their own community gardens. Plus, Colby and Tanesha share some of their own gardening experiences.


    New episodes of Stocking the Pantry drop every month. Come curious, leave inspired, and check us out on Instagram at @leahspantryorg.


    We want to hear from you! Join the discussion for every episode on our Peer Learning Community: https://www.nutritionsecurityplc.org/c/podcast/16

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    39 mins
  • S2E8: Nutrition and Community in Substance Use Prevention & Recovery
    Aug 28 2024

    Tune in to the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry, titled “Nutrition and Community in Substance Use Prevention & Recovery.” In this episode, hosts Colby and Tanesha sit down with Michelle Frye-Spray, MS, CPS, Senior Manager of Workforce Development at the Center for the Application of Substance Abuse Technologies (CASAT). Michelle shares insights on the critical role of community, connection, and trauma-informed care in preventing substance use disorders. Together, they explore how nutrition, community building, and evidence-based strategies intersect in both public health and SNAP-Ed programs to create safer, healthier environments. Tune in to learn how we can move beyond fear and stigma, focusing on prevention and resilience to support those at risk in our communities.

    New episodes drop at the end of each month. Come curious, leave inspired, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg.

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    45 mins
  • S2E7: Universal Design In Health Education
    Jul 31 2024

    Tune in to the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry, titled “Universal Design In Health Education.” Hosts Tee and Colby speak with Lindsey Mullis, M.S., Ph.D. ABD, Inclusive Health & Wellness Director at the Human Development Institute at the University of Kentucky.

    In this episode, they explore universal design strategies in SNAP-Ed messaging and programming. These strategies encompass principles and approaches that enable all individuals—regardless of ability, learning style, or culture—to access programs and services without the need for adaptation or additional assistance.

    New episodes drop at the end of each month. Come curious, leave inspired, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg.

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    30 mins
  • S2E6: Addressing Body Image In Nutrition Education
    Jun 28 2024

    Tune in to the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry, titled “Addressing Body Image In Nutrition Education.” Hosts Tee and Colby chat with Jennie Altman, MS, RDN, Community Programs Manager for AZ Health Zone (Arizona’s SNAP-Ed program).

    In this episode, we explore strategies for addressing body image and combating anti-fat bias in SNAP-Ed programming and messaging. We discuss AZ Health Zone’s “The Language of Health” toolkit, designed to guide conversations about health, nutrition, physical activity, fitness, diet culture, and body size using an asset-framing and strengths-based approach.

    New episodes drop at the end of each month. Come curious, leave inspired, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg.

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    31 mins
  • S2E5: SNAP-Ed & Next Generation Health Educators
    May 29 2024

    Tune in to the latest episode of Stocking the Pantry, “SNAP-Ed & Next Generation Health Educators,” hosted by Carlos Alessandrini, a new addition to our host team! Carlos is a Senior Program Coordinator at Leah’s Pantry, organizing food distributions and Spanish-speaking workshops. In this episode, Carlos interviews three exceptional California State University students about their unique experiences with their campus food security programs.

    Guests:

    • Vincent Lopez, MS Nutritional Science, California State University, Long Beach

    • Venicia L. Santana, BS Nutrition – Dietetics Option, Cal Poly Pomona

    • Giselle Corral, B.S., California State University, Dominguez Hills

    New episodes are set to debut at the end of each month. Come curious, leave inspired, and share your thoughts with us on Instagram at @leahspantryorg.

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    31 mins
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