The 2017 Food SUMMIT IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE FOOD
PANTRIES FOR THE CAPITAL DISTRICT, SIENA COLLEGE
[https://www.siena.edu/], THE UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY'S SCHOOL OF PUBLIC
HEALTH [http://www.albany.edu/sph/] and sponsored by SEFCU
[https://www.sefcu.com/]. This summit aims to bring together food
assistance providers and those interested in food security in order to
share best practices and innovations in hunger relief efforts. The
event will feature FED Talks, a food focused form of TED Talks,
Workshops, and networking opportunities as well as breakfast and
lunch.
We are excited that our Keynote Speakers will be BRIAN HASSETT
PRESIDENT AND CEO OF THE UNITED WAY OF THE GREATER CAPITAL REGION
[http://www.unitedwaygcr.org/] AND DR. KATHERINE BRIAR-LAWSON
PROFESSOR AND DEAN EMERITUS OF UNIVERSITY AT ALBANY’S SCHOOL OF
SOCIAL WELFARE [http://www.albany.edu/ssw/]. They will be speaking on
the recently released NEW YORK STATE ALICE REPORT (ASSET LIMITED,
INCOME CONSTRAINED, EMPLOYED) [http://www.unitedwayalice.org/] which
describes how working individuals in New York still struggle to be
economically secure. The Keynote Address will be followed by responses
from local community leaders throughout the Capital District.
The Food Pantries for the CAPITAL DISTRICT IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE OUR
FED TALK SPEAKERS FOR THE 2017 CAPITAL DISTRICT FOOD SUMMIT, The
speakers are as follows:
1. MICHAEL LEAHEY- CHOW [http://broomecouncil.net/chow/]- How a
Farmer's Market Changed a Food Bank
2. SHERRY TOMASKY- HUNGER SOLUTIONS NY
[http://hungersolutionsny.org/]- Strengthening Participation in
Federal Nutrition Programs
3. MARK QUANDT- REGIONAL FOOD BANK OF NORTHEASTERN NEW YORK
[http://www.regionalfoodbank.net/]- Food Bank Initiatives and
Innovations
4. DR. PAUL THURSTON AND NICHOLAS DALY- SIENA COLLEGE
[https://www.siena.edu/]- The Food Pantries for the CAPITAL DISTRICT
BEST PRACTICES ANALYSIS
5. ANTHONY BUTLER AND BLAKE ARROWWOOD- ST. JOHN'S BREAD AND LIFE
FOOD PANTRY [https://www.breadandlife.org/] and the DIGITAL CHOICE
FOOD PANTRY [http://www.digitalchoicefoodpantry.org/]- Digital Choice
Food Pantry for the New Millennium
6. NATASHA THOMPSON- FOOD BANK OF THE SOUTHERN TIER
[https://www.foodbankst.org/]- Food at the Intersection of Charity and
Justice
FOOD SUMMIT AGENDA:
FOR FOOD PANTRY MEMBERS ONLY:
8:00- 9:00- Food Pantry Member Executive Leadership Strategic
Initiative Meeting
9:00- 9:30- Food Pantry Members Annual Meeting
FOR ALL GUESTS:
9:30- 10:00- Nonmembers of The Food Pantries for the Capital District
Registration and Catered Breakfast
10:00-11:00- FED talks
11:00-12:00- Keynote Address by Dr. Katherine Briar-Lawson and Brian
Hassett
12:00-12:45- Lunch
12:50-1:35- Workshop Session 1
1:40-2:25- Workshop Session 2
2:30-3:15- Workshop Session 3
3:15-3:30- Closing Remarks
Afternoon Workshops will feature speakers and panels on the following:
TRACK 1: INNOVATION AND RESEARCH
TRACK 2: IMPACT AND ACTION
INNOVATION AND RESEARCH WORKSHOPS:
1. Innovative Food Technology Panel
2. Food Pantry Research Panel
3. Innovative Food Programming
IMPACT AND ACTION WORKSHOPS:
1. Sharing the Face, Empowerment through Storytelling
2. Social Justice and Advocacy
3. Health Impacts of Food Insecurity
We are excited to see you there!
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