How My Kid Plate Foundation is Fighting Food Insecurity and Expanding Nutrition Access
Feb 18, 2025 12:35PM ● By Jen Gennaro
Full disclosure: I’m proud to serve on the board of the My Kid Plate Foundation, which makes this conversation even more special.
This week on the podcast, Alexis Motley, founder of the My Kid Plate Foundation, shares her journey from US Army veteran to leader in nutrition education and community health. As a wife, mother, and dietetic internship director at Southern University, she is committed to making healthy eating accessible to everyone. What started as a simple family project during the pandemic has grown into a game-changing movement, tackling food insecurity and nutrition education head-on.
We’re getting into the work of the My Kid Plate Foundation, breaking down the realities of food deserts and how Alexis and her team are closing the gap with culturally relevant nutrition education, community gardens, and neighborhood refrigerators. She also doesn’t shy away from the challenges, including the need for more diversity in the dietetics field. But through it all, she shares some eye-opening stories—like how school gardens and community partnerships are changing lives.
And in the final stretch of our episode, we’re talking about the real impact of grassroots efforts in North Baton Rouge, Zachary, and beyond. From stocking community fridges to teaming up with the East Baton Rouge Parish Library, Alexis is proving that small steps lead to big change. Tune in to hear how you can get involved, suggest new projects, and be part of the movement toward a healthier, more connected community.