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245. The Ripple Effect: Changing Lives One Meal at a Time with Lisa Stender
Episode 24515th July 2026 • Life, Mastered with Molly Claire • Molly Claire
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Giving back doesn't just change someone else's life–it changes yours too. When you make an impact on the lives of others, you often walk away with something just as meaningful.

In this conversation, I'm joined by Lisa Stender, COO of Feed My Starving Children. The organization has provided billions of nutritious meals to children around the world through volunteers, and after volunteering myself, I wanted to share their mission with you. Lisa gives us a behind-the-scenes look at how Feed My Starving Children is helping communities overcome hunger and build pathways toward long-term stability one meal at a time.

While access to food, education, and resources differs around the world, we are all connected by our humanity. Every parent wants their child to thrive, and every person wants to believe that something better is possible. The reminder that we are far more alike than we are different is one of the most important takeaways from this conversation.

Whether you're looking for a simple way to make an impact or you want to experience the benefits of volunteering for yourself, this episode will leave you inspired by what can happen when you give back to your community and to those around the world. Because service transforms both the people receiving help and the people offering it. Let's dive in!

What you’ll learn:

  • How one meal from Feed My Starving Children contains all the nutrients someone needs for an entire day
  • What hunger is really like and how it affects children's health, development, and learning
  • What a typical volunteer with Feed My Starving Children is like and what you can do in just a couple of hours
  • The benefits of volunteering and why coming together as a community creates a greater impact
  • Why helping others can transform your own life as much as the lives of those you serve

You can read the full show notes here.

About Lisa Stender

Lisa is FMSC's Chief Operating Officer. She oversees the people and processes that drive the production and packing of all MannaPack® meals. Lisa oversees all Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Marketing, MarketPlace, and Regulatory Compliance within the organization along with strategic expansion. Prior to joining FMSC in 2013, Lisa spent the bulk of her career in store operations for Target Corporation. She is passionate about equipping others to grow and thrive as a leader and has a deep commitment to children and families in communities FMSC serves around the world. Outside of work Lisa is proud to be a wife and mom as well as an avid Master Gardener, believing that access to healthy food is important in the communities around her.

Website: fmsc.org

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/lisa-stender-57b758141

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