DISMANTLING FOOD INSECURITY IN SOUTH MEMPHIS: BUILDING AN EDUCATION PROGRAM TO IDENTIFY AND MITIGATE SYMPTOMS PROMOTE RESISTANCE

What if hunger is more than a lack of food?From the Garden of Eden to the Marriage Supper of the Lamb, Scripture reveals a God who nourishes, provides, and restores. Yet in communities across America, families continue to struggle with food insecurity, limited access to healthy food, and systems that perpetuate cycles of poverty and inequality.In Dismantling Food Insecurity in South Memphis, Dr. LaShun Fuqua explores food insecurity through a biblical lens, challenging churches to move beyond charity and embrace a deeper calling of justice, education, advocacy, and community transformation.Drawing from research, ministry experience, and a passion for community empowerment, this book examines the realities facing South Memphis-a community rich in faith, resilience, and cultural heritage, yet impacted by generations of economic disinvestment and limited food access. Through the concept of food sovereignty, readers are invited to rethink traditional responses to hunger and discover practical pathways toward sustainable change.Inside this book, you will discover: - A biblical framework for understanding food insecurity and justice - The church's role in addressing systemic barriers to healthy food access - Principles of food sovereignty and community empowerment - Strategies for education, advocacy, and sustainable community engagement - Practical steps churches can take to cultivate resilience and transformation - A vision for restoring dignity, flourishing, and hope in underserved communitiesMore than a discussion about food, this book is a call to action. It challenges believers to recover God's vision of abundance, become agents of restoration, and participate in the work of building communities where every person has the opportunity to flourish.The table has always been central to God's story. This book is an invitation to gather around that table once again.

Pagina's: 146, Paperback, Independently published