50 Faces of Feeding South Dakota

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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.

  1. 12/19/2025

    Ep 41 The Next Chapter: Honoring Our Past, Shaping the Future

    As Feeding South Dakota closes its 50th Anniversary year, CEO Lori Dykstra joins us to reflect on the milestones, lessons, and gratitude that defined the past year. She also looks ahead, sharing her vision for the future and how the organization will continue working toward a hunger-free South Dakota.

    28 min

  2. 12/15/2025

    Ep 39 The Spirit of Thanksgiving: Greg Sands on Giving Back

    Greg Sands opens up about his journey from personal hardship to becoming a successful business owner committed to giving back. He shares how a partnership with Feeding South Dakota began through the annual Thanksgiving meal giveaway and why building a culture of generosity has become central to his business. As Greg looks toward the future, he reflects on the impact of service, community, and the lasting legacy of helping neighbors in need.

    37 min

  3. 12/15/2025

    Ep 38 Miles that Matter: A 50k Run to Fight Hunger

    To honor Feeding South Dakota’s 50 years of service, Lance Smith and Barry Sackett organized a 50K run that brought the running community together to help end hunger. Inspired by Kwik Star locations, the event grew into a partnership that proves when creativity meets community, the impact can be extraordinary.

    24 min

  4. 12/04/2025

    Ep. 40 Small Change, Big Impact: Inside Casey’s Round Up for Hunger

    Casey’s District Manager Jana McKay joins us to explore how a simple question at checkout — “Would you like to round up?” — has transformed into thousands of meals for South Dakotans facing hunger. From how it all started to the amazing community support and the incredible outcome, this episode shows how every penny truly counts.

    23 min

  5. 10/09/2025

    Ep 37 Sharing the Hunt: From Game Meat to Community Meals

    Jeff Olson, president of South Dakota Sportsmen Against Hunger, joins us to talk about the vital role outdoorsmen play in feeding neighbors across the state. He shares how the partnership with Feeding South Dakota began, how the program has grown and evolved, and the incredible number of pounds of donated game meat that now support the charitable food network. Jeff also explains how hunters can get involved and continue making an impact through Sportsmen Against Hunger.

    17 min

  6. 09/26/2025

    Ep. 36 Serving More Than Meals: Food, Community, and the Power to Give Back

    In this conversation, we sit down with Tim Meagher, COO of Vanguard Hospitality, who shares how he found his way into the restaurant industry and why food has always been about more than what’s on the plate. From feeding paying customers to ensuring neighbors don’t go without, he’s created a unique model of giving back. His story is a reminder that each of us has the power to spark change and help build healthier, stronger communities—one act of generosity at a time.

    34 min

  7. 09/12/2025

    Ep. 35 More Than One Way to Give

    Feeding South Dakota’s Chief Development Officer joins us to highlight all the ways people can help fight hunger across the state—many of which may surprise you. From traditional donations to volunteering, from business partnerships to giving through workplace or planned gifts, there are countless ways to make a difference. This Hunger Action Month, discover how every contribution, big or small, fuels the mission to ensure no neighbor goes hungry.

    32 min

  8. 09/07/2025

    Ep 34 The Power of Action: A Conversation with Feeding America’s CEO

    To launch Hunger Action Month, we’re joined by Feeding America CEO Claire Babineaux-Fontenot for an inspiring conversation about the state of hunger across the nation—and right here at home. She shares why this campaign is such a powerful moment for communities to come together and take action, and how local efforts are part of a larger movement to ensure every neighbor has access to the food they need. Claire’s message is one of urgency, hope, and the reminder that each of us has a role to play in ending hunger.

    48 min
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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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