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.
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.
5 May 2026
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.
5 May 2026
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.
5 May 2026
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.
7 Apr 2026
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.
5 Mar 2026
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.
24 Feb 2026
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