50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota
Launched in honor of our 50th anniversary, 50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota is a storytelling podcast that shines a light on the people powering the fight against hunger across South Dakota — past, present, and future. From volunteers and food pantry leaders to longtime staff, community partners, and donors, each episode features a new voice making a difference. Through real stories and conversations, we explore what food insecurity looks like in our state and celebrate the compassion, collaboration, and commitment it takes to end hunger — one face at a time.
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Episodes
Mar 28, 2025
Mar 28, 2025
44 min
Volunteers are the backbone of Feeding South Dakota. In this special episode leading up to Volunteer Appreciation Month, we sit down with Jennifer Stensaas, Community Engagement Manager, to talk about the impact volunteers make, the relationships built through service, and why every hour given helps fight hunger. PLUS, Stacey receives a very special gift from Jennifer in honor of the podcast! Tune in to hear why our volunteers are truly the heart of our mission! Volunteer page:feedingsouthdakota.org/volunteerFollow us:Facebook - @FeedingSDInstagram - @FeedingSDLinkedIn - @FeedingSDOur website:https://www.feedingsouthdakota.org/
Mar 21, 2025
Mar 21, 2025
32 min
College students shouldn’t have to worry about where they will find their next meal while trying to focus on their studies. In this episode, we talk with Joseph Dlugos and Samantha Harkin of South Dakota School of Mines & Technology about food insecurity on college campuses. Learn how SD School of Mines is making a difference with programs like their on-campus food pantry, ensuring students have access to the nourishment they need to thrive. Tune in for a conversation on breaking down barriers to food access in higher education!
Mar 14, 2025
Mar 14, 2025
26 min
In this episode, we sit down with Mary Beth McClellan, from Monument Health, to discuss food insecurity in the Black Hills region. Learn how Monument Health is working to fight hunger, why food access is a critical part of health care, and how partnerships like theirs are making a difference. Tune in to hear how hunger and health go hand in hand! Follow us:Facebook - @FeedingSDInstagram - @FeedingSDLinkedIn - @FeedingSDOur website:https://www.feedingsouthdakota.org/
Mar 7, 2025
Mar 7, 2025
41 min
Hy-Vee is more than just a grocery store—it’s a community partner in the fight against hunger. In this episode, we sit down with Ivy Sprague, Hy-Vee’s Strategic Communications Director, to talk about why Hy-Vee donates food, how their partnership with Feeding South Dakota makes an impact, and supporting the communities that support Hy-Vee.Follow us:Facebook - @FeedingSDInstagram - @FeedingSDLinkedIn - @FeedingSDOur website:https://www.feedingsouthdakota.org/