Rachael Ray Season 17 Episode 63 Michelle Obama Is Telling Rachael About How She's Providing One Million Meals to Families in Need Across the Country
- December 16, 2021
In the latest episode of Rachael Ray, former First Lady Michelle Obama joins Rachael to discuss her latest philanthropic effort of providing one million meals to families in need across the United States. Mrs. Obama begins by sharing the importance of giving back to the community, especially during times of crisis when families are struggling to put food on the table.
She goes on to explain that the pandemic has disproportionately affected low-income families, causing many to face food insecurity for the first time in their lives. With that in mind, Mrs. Obama has partnered with the non-profit organization, Partnership for a Healthier America (PHA) to launch the Pass the Love campaign. The initiative aims to provide one million meals to families in need across the country.
Rachael and Mrs. Obama discuss the details of the campaign, which includes distributing food boxes to families in communities facing food insecurity. The boxes include healthy recipes and ingredients to make them, as well as non-perishable food items, such as pasta and canned goods, to ensure families have access to nutritious meals. The campaign also includes programs to teach families basic cooking skills, to help them prepare healthy meals on a tight budget.
Mrs. Obama shares some heartwarming stories of families who have received the food boxes and how it has positively impacted their lives. She emphasizes that Pass the Love is not just about providing meals; it's about creating a sense of community and supporting families during challenging times.
Aside from discussing the campaign, Rachael and Mrs. Obama talk about their shared love for cooking and healthy eating. They swap recipes and tips for eating well on a budget, and Mrs. Obama even shares a few of her favorite healthy snacks, including roasted vegetables and edamame.
Throughout the episode, Mrs. Obama emphasizes the importance of coming together as a community to support those in need, particularly during challenging times. She urges viewers to find ways to give back, whether it's volunteering at a local food bank or donating to a food pantry.
In the end, the episode is a heartwarming and inspiring conversation between two women who share a commitment to healthy eating and giving back. Rachael Ray and Michelle Obama's passion for helping others shines through, and viewers are left feeling inspired to make a difference in their own communities.