Episode 330: Mollie Van Lieu
Dec 11, 2024
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Summary:
In this episode of The Produce Moms Podcast, host Lori Taylor reflects on the achievements of the past year and introduces the 2024 Trailblazer Award winner, Molly Van Lieu. The conversation highlights the importance of the WIC program in providing nutrition to women and children, the successful advocacy efforts to increase funding and benefits, and the future goals for nutrition policy. The episode emphasizes the need for continued support and participation in WIC, as well as the cultural relevance of nutrition programs in diverse communities.
Takeaways:
- The Produce Moms aims to increase fruit and vegetable consumption.
- Molly Van Lieu is recognized for her significant contributions to nutrition policy.
- The WIC program provides essential nutrition for women and children.
- Advocacy efforts successfully increased WIC benefits from $9 to $26 per month for produce.
- Half of all babies born in the U.S. are eligible for WIC.
- Participation in WIC is affected by stigma and accessibility issues.
- Cultural relevance is crucial in nutrition programs.
- Future goals include maintaining funding for WIC and increasing participation.
- The produce industry benefits from increased WIC funding and participation.
- The podcast celebrates its ongoing mission to promote healthy eating.
Chapters:
00:00 Celebrating Achievements and Setting Goals
06:00 Molly Van Lieu’s Impact on Nutrition Policy
12:08 Funding and Benefits of the WIC Program
18:00 Driving Participation in WIC
24:05 Looking Ahead to 2025
Resources:
Website: IFPA – International Fresh Produce Association
Facebook: IFPA- International Fresh Produce Association
Instagram: IFPA (@intlfreshproduceassn) • Instagram photos and videos
