Empty Plates Full Stories

Lindley Amick. Jess Willsey, & Holland Morris
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Our goal is to inform our listeners about food insecurity by making them aware of the issues in our community, inform them about the causes and effects of food insecurities on struggling families and individuals, and get them interested in ways they can get involved to positively impact those who struggle daily with food insecurity.

Episodes

  1. May 5

    Brandon Lewis

    Empty Plates Full Stories Episode 6: Join Holland as she talks with Brandon Lewis, a representative from Salvation Army in Evansville. Brandon discusses his experiences with food insecurity while serving the people of Evansville, as well as his ideas on ways we can make a difference.

  2. May 5

    Scott Massey

    Empty Plates Full Stories Episode 5: Jess meets with Scott Massey, the owner and inventor of Anu. He talks about his time working with NASA and how his company brings a new solution to solving food insecurity by creating a more efficient way to grow your own food.

  3. May 5

    Lindley Amick, Holland Morris, Jess Willsey

    Empty Plates Full Stories Episode 4: Podcast hosts Jess, Lindley, and Holland talk about their experiences with food access as full-time student-athletes at the University of Evansville. They talk about the struggles of sustaining a balanced diet and good eating schedule while also balancing schooling, social life, and sports performace.

  4. May 5

    Tommy Housman

    Empty Plates Full Stories Episode 3: Lindley and Holland talk with UE Professor Tommy Housman about his experience researching food insecurity in Evansville. Tommy talks about his ideas to spark change in Evansvilles food insecurity crisis by making simple legislation changes to the cities infrastructure.

  5. Apr 7

    Lisa Vaughan

    In this episode of Empty Plates; Full Stories, we speak with Lisa Vaughan, director of Feed Evansville, about how food insecurity affects individuals and families across Southwest Indiana. Vaughan explains that food insecurity often impacts working households facing rising costs and limited access to resources, challenging common assumptions about who is affected. She also traces the organization’s growth from its origins during the COVID-19 pandemic to its current role as a central hub for food distribution and community support. The episode highlights Feed Evansville’s large-scale food distribution efforts, partnerships with local organizations, and initiatives focused on dignity and choice, including community-based grocery options. Vaughan emphasizes that food insecurity is connected to broader issues such as housing, employment, and healthcare, and that addressing it requires coordinated community effort. Listeners are encouraged to understand the issue as a local reality and consider ways to contribute through volunteering, donations, and increased awareness.

  6. Mar 5

    Cindi Clayton

    Empty Plates Full Stories Episode 1: Join Holland and Jess as they speak with Indiana State Senate candidate Cindy Clayton as they talk about her campaign and how she's working to bring awareness to food insecurity in her communities. Cindy advocates for more education and awareness of families living in food deserts and how the State Senate can work toward that.

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About

Our goal is to inform our listeners about food insecurity by making them aware of the issues in our community, inform them about the causes and effects of food insecurities on struggling families and individuals, and get them interested in ways they can get involved to positively impact those who struggle daily with food insecurity.

Information

  • Creator
    Lindley Amick. Jess Willsey, & Holland Morris
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    7
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026
  • Show Website
    Empty Plates Full Stories