The Hungriest State
Food insecurity isn’t defined by wealth or demographics, but by access. How do communities respond when this access is threatened?
Episodes
Episode 1
The Last Supermarket
Food insecurity isn’t defined by wealth or demographics, but by access. How do communities respond when this access is threatened?
Episode 2
The Meals on the Bus/The Shrinking Island
Getting food from where it’s available to where it’s needed takes on new challenges when community segments cannot travel. When vulnerable populations cannot get to food, new measures must be implemented to get food to them.
Episode 3
The Domino Effect
The supply chain is one of the foundations of food security, ensuring reliable and timely access to perishable and nutritious items. When the supply chain breaks, its effects threaten food security across the state.
Episode 4
The Fisherfolk
Economic and environmental changes are challenging the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s commercial fishing fleet, reducing profitability and harvests. If these trends continue, the industry faces a total collapse, putting thousands out of work and reducing the supply of seafood to a growing population.