Well-designed emergency cash and food distribution programs, social safety nets, school food programs, integrated nutrition interventions, and universal health care can improve outcomes for those facing food insecurity and malnutrition. These programs can also improve gender equality and climate change resilience. Addressing entrenched power inequalities, short-term political imperatives, fragmented government, and an economic system that incentivizes cheap food while building collective agency of those most affected is critical. Create a free account and log in to read this article.