{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"232: Nourish the Body, Feed the Soul: A Conversation with Whitney Sanger of Project Rooted","description":"Whitney Sanger isn\u2019t just a nonprofit founder \u2014 she\u2019s a mother of seven, a Dubuque native, a communications and storytelling pro, and the kind of woman who sees a gap and refuses to accept \u201cthat\u2019s just how it is\u201d as an answer. In this conversation, Whitney shares the very personal journey that shaped her relationship with food, and how that journey eventually turned into Project Rooted \u2014 a nonprofit built on the belief that nutrition isn\u2019t only about what\u2019s on the plate\u2026 it\u2019s also about connection, dignity, community, and hope. We talk about the moment that sparked her curiosity (a simple school birthday lunch), the pushback she faced when she started asking bigger questions, and what it looked like to launch a nonprofit in early 2020 \u2014 and then pivot fast as the pandemic hit. You\u2019ll also hear how Project Rooted has evolved over the last five years, including their incredible Rooted Box program that\u2019s helping first graders build a relationship with fresh, local food in a way that\u2019s joyful, empowering, and deeply human. If you\u2019ve ever felt a nudge to do something meaningful in your community \u2014 but you weren\u2019t sure where to start \u2014 Whitney\u2019s story will light something up in you. What You\u2019ll Hear in This Episode Whitney\u2019s early relationship with food \u2014 and how healing changed everything Why curiosity is often the beginning of meaningful work The birthday lunch that sparked the idea for Project Rooted How she found the right co-founder and built an aligned board What it looked like to launch in 2020\u2026 and pivot into immediate community impact The \u201cNotes of Hope\u201d that continue to anchor every program How the Rooted Box program works (and why kids LOVE \u201cRooted Box Day\u201d) Whitney\u2019s advice for anyone with a big idea that feels scary to say out loud What Whitney has found about herself: confidence + empathy Resources & Links Project Rooted Volunteer opportunities in Dubuque: volunteerdbq.com ","author_name":"The Found Podcast with Molly Knuth","author_url":"http:\/\/www.mollyknuthmedia.com\/podcast","html":"