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Boldly Leading the Fight Against Hunger with Julie Yurko

Today on the Servant Leadership Podcast, we’re joined by Julie Yurko, the inspiring President and CEO of Northern Illinois Food Bank. Julie leads one of the world’s largest food banks with a mission to ensure that every neighbor has access to the food they need to thrive. Julie’s story is one of personal surrender, hardship, resilience, and purpose. Julie started her career in nonprofit fundraising, which ultimately led her into food banking, where her leadership has impacted millions of people. Under Julie’s guidance, the food bank not only distributes millions of meals each year but also champions providing dignity through innovation in addressing food insecurity. In this episode, Julie shares powerful insights about the importance of neighbor-centric solutions, servant leadership, and how organizations can foster dignity, equity, and joy—even in the face of immense challenges. Join us for this inspiring conversation with a leader who is redefining what it means to serve others and make a lasting impact. Timestamps: 00:00 Julie Yurko Intro 01:04 Welcome Julie Yurko 01:21 Julie's Unique Life/Career Journey 04:29 How A Food Bank Works 06:07 People Who Get Served By A Food Bank 08:35 Instilling Dignity And Pride 11:08 Servant Leadership In A Food Bank 12:48 Getting People Involved 14:50 After The Meals Are Provided 16:38 Major Challenges For NIFB 18:37 Partnering With Brands 20:43 Involvement With Food Pantries 21:30 Servant Leadership At Food Pantries 22:49 Building A Great Culture 24:32 Importance Of Being Vulnerable 25:57 Planning For The Next Five Years 28:46 Shaping Federal, State and Local Policy 31:35 Ten Rapid-Fire Questions 36:52 Behind The Scenes At Northern Illinois Food Bank 42:50 Closing Servant Leadership: URL: https://servantleadershippodcast.org/ Facebook:   / servantleadershippodcast   Instagram:   / servantleadershippodcast   LinkedIn:   / servant-leadership-podcast   X (Twitter): https://x.com/servant_podcast