“Talk to families in poverty and ask them what they need, instead of prescribing it for them. Ask what the barriers are. Ask what would help. And then deliver it.”

British food writer, journalist and activist

Jack Monroe is a British food writer, journalist and activist known for work on poverty issues, especially hunger relief. She first came to wider attention when a post from her blog A Girl Called Jack went viral. She has written seven cookbooks built around austerity recipes and meals designed for a tight budget. Her writing has also appeared in The Echo, The Huffington Post, and The Guardian, alongside her campaigning voice on poverty and food insecurity.