Hi I’m Emma and I’m a highschool student form New York City passionate about health, storytelling, and combating food insecurity! Did you know that 1.2 million people in New York City experience food insecurity. If you don’t know how large that number is, it’s 92 times the amount of taxis in New York City and more than 48 times the circumference of the earth in miles. Clearly, that’s a very large number and I hope this platform will help spread awareness and eventually contribute to lowering it. 

 

I’ve been working with an organization called Backpack Buddies for the past seven years to help fight food insecurity in New York City. During the school week, children receive breakfast and lunch on school days. We pack bags full of food for kids, so on the weekends they are able to have nourishment. 

 

I’ve always been interested in healthy eating, yet some people can’t afford or don’t have the education to do so. My goal with TableTalks NYC, is to make people aware of this issue through shared stories, education, and informational content. Outside of TableTalks, I can be found on the tennis court, spending time with my friends, and playing with my dog!