Jeff and Carol welcome Dr. David Chokshi and Chef Greg Silverman for a conversation about child poverty and food insecurity in New York. Dr. Chokshi, reflecting on his time as NYC’s health commissioner, emphasizes the urgent need to reduce child poverty by 50% by 2032. He highlights the effectiveness of expanding the Child Tax Credit to $3,000 per child per year, pointing out that 46% of children in Syracuse and 35% in the Bronx live in poverty.
Chef Silverman, CEO of the West Side Campaign Against Hunger, discusses the alarming rise in food insecurity, with nearly 800 families now receiving assistance daily. He underscores the importance of providing healthy, fresh food and calls for increased government funding and collaboration to address these critical issues.
Dr. Chokshi shares personal stories that illustrate the devastating health impacts of poverty on children, emphasizing that bold investments in economic and health policies are key to meaningful change. Chef Silverman highlights creative innovations in food distribution, such as delivering groceries directly to vulnerable populations and ensuring the availability of healthy options. Both guests stress the importance of community involvement, from volunteerism to unrestricted donations.
Premiere Date: November 27, 2024
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For more detailed show notes and a full transcript, see the Podcast page on the Invisible Americans website.
The Invisible Americans Podcast, Inc is a non-profit communications organization. Its mission is to end child poverty.
The podcast is hosted by Co-Presidents Jeff Madrick and Carol Jenkins
Music for this and all episodes is provided by Bridget St. John
Editing by Sylvester P. Lukasiewicz
Show notes and transcripts by Amy Yoder
