About

I am a queer white woman from a middle class background. I have never experienced food insecurity, and I spend my days working with many folks who do.

I’m driven to do this challenge because our current welfare rates are appallingly inadequate. We’re long overdue for a substantial increase in rates, and a comprehensive poverty reduction plan.

I am facing this next week knowing this is not a challenge that can be won. I hope my experience can serve as an experiential tool for building awareness within myself and my community – generating dialogue, curiosity and action.