Yuliia Tymoshenko the Culinary Operations Lead of World Central Kitchen in the Ukraine discusses her role in providing food relief in the war-torn country, where meals offer both nourishment and emotional connection. Raised cooking beside her grandmother, Yuliia shares how traditional foods like borscht and varenyky help preserve culture, comfort communities, and create resilience amid displacement, conflict, and uncertainty.

What happens when a city’s immigrant population becomes the target of its own government? Thousands of vulnerable people go into hiding, relying on the compassion and support of their neighbours for basic food security. We spoke with journalist Nicole Melancon, who helped support an organized food relief effort in Minneapolis, about how a community came together to feed families while facing uncertainty about their own future.

Bettina Iseli of Welthungerhilfe joins us to discuss global food security, humanitarian aid, climate resilience, and conflict. Drawing on decades of experience in vulnerable regions, she explores the challenges of delivering aid, strengthening local food systems, and navigating the growing political and ethical complexities facing international humanitarian organizations today.