Addressing issues in global food systems contributing to food injustice and waste on a local level in Missoula, MT

Author

Jocelyn Stansberry, The University of MontanaFollow
Devin Jacaruso, The University Of MontanaFollow
Abbe Feilzer, The University Of MontanaFollow
Gabby Adams, The University of MontanaFollow
Rianna Bowers, The University of MontanaFollow
Livi Lackland-Henry, The University of MontanaFollow

Graduation Year

2024

Graduation Month

May

Document Type

Professional Paper

Degree Name

Bachelor of Science

School or Department

Forestry and Conservation

Major

Wildlife Biology – Terrestrial

Faculty Mentor Department

Environmental Studies

Faculty Mentor

Brittany Palmer

Keywords

Mutual aid, food justice, Missoula, workshops

Subject Categories

Environmental Studies | Food Studies

Abstract

Food waste and insecurity are two of the most pressing issues of our time. We, as a planet, produce more food than necessary-- enough to feed the entire global population and then some. Yet, millions of people still struggle to find reliable access to food due to inefficient distribution within our global systems. As people face the incredible struggle of starvation and malnourishment produced, in part, by these global systems, they often are forced to notice the lack of meaningful support from within their communities, separating those in need from those that could help. Food waste and community resilience are deeply interconnected issues with acute local impacts as well as strong ties to global systems. To establish a comprehensive understanding of this relationship and its significance for people in our own community, we hosted three workshops focusing on culture and place-based relationships with food, minimizing individual food waste, and urban gardening. Through these workshops we examined the local context of food waste and the relationship between food waste and community resilience, and connected mutual aid organizations through Missoula to strengthen the resiliency of our community.

Honors College Research Project

1

GLI Capstone Project

yes

Recommended Citation

Stansberry, Jocelyn; Jacaruso, Devin; Feilzer, Abbe; Adams, Gabby; Bowers, Rianna; and Lackland-Henry, Livi, "Addressing issues in global food systems contributing to food injustice and waste on a local level in Missoula, MT" (2024). Undergraduate Theses, Professional Papers, and Capstone Artifacts. 481.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/utpp/481