When we talk about hunger, we often talk about whether our neighbors have enough food. We also need to ask whether they can trust the food on their tables.

Recent reporting raises concerns about the capacity of our public-health systems to investigate outbreaks and protect communities.

For LEAN, supporting food pantries, community meals, and strong public-health systems belongs to the same calling: loving our neighbors.

Who has access to safe food, and what are we doing together to protect that access?

Read more: A summer of recalls exposes holes in the nation’s food safety net — Nevada Current