Food for thought
I am writing in response to Steven Potter’s article “Head Start” (2/11/2016). East High School’s new food pantry for students is exactly the innovation society should be making to solve food insecurity. It is a failure of our nation to deny its individuals adequate and consistent food. The reality is the root problem of income inequality, racism and discrimination, which becomes apparent at the dinner table. I am impressed by the initiative taken at East High School and the involvement of young people in solving critical issues.
However, I am disappointed that this pantry is the only one in the Madison school district. Food insecurity is a widespread problem here in Madison, with food deserts reaching all areas of the city. This should be an expanded district resource offered at more schools.
Mallory Swenson (via email)
Thanks, Franks
Thanks for the interesting bio and history of the Franks and their family business (“Family Act,” 2/25/2016). I had a very secret crush on the Man in Black, and “Born to Run” was one of my anthems and survival songs. Thanks to the Franks, and President Obama, I saw my working-class hero Bruce Springsteen more than once. We Wisconsinites need more good music from the Franks.
Sandra Saul (via email)
Corrections
Altered Eco Designs and PinkClayMonkey are no longer going to be exhibiting at the GeekCraft Expo, as stated in last week’s issue. For current vendors, see the event’s website. Organizer Kim Matsuzaki was a “community developer” at Ubisoft, not a game developer.