Co-Sponsored by:

And

Maryland Hunger Solutions

When

Friday March 22, 2013 from 8:30 AM to 12:00 PM EDT
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Where

Bohrer Park Activity Center 
506 S. Frederick Avenue
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
 

 
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Contact

Minerva Delgado
Manna Food Center 
301-424-1130 
events@mannafood.org 
 

Hunger Amid Abundance: 30 Years of Service 

Co-Sponsored by: City of Gaithersburg and Maryland Hunger Solutions

Join us for a symposium that will focus on hunger and hunger relief efforts in Montgomery County.  Learn more about how you can get engaged in fighting hunger and feeding hope.

8:30 AM          Registration and Continental Breakfast

9:00 AM          Program Opens         

  • Overview of Hunger in Montgomery County
  • In Their Own Words (Manna food recipients share)

10:05 AM        Breakout Sessions— Focus on Solutions

  • Nutrition Programs for Families & Children
  • Nutrition Education and Support Services

11:15 AM        Closing Session

12:00 PM         Program Ends

 

Speakers:

  • Uma Ahluwalia, Montgomery County Department for Health and Human Services
  • Jodi Balis, Capital Area Food Bank
  • Marla Caplon, Montgomery County Public Schools, Food and Nutrition
  • Minerva Delgado, Manna Food Center
  • Cathy Demeroto, Maryland Hunger Solutions
  • Laura Flamm, Maryland Hunger Solutions
  • Clarissa Hayes, Maryland Hunger Solutions
  • C. Marie Henderson, Interfaith Works
  • Doug Propheter, Montgomery Works
  • Todd Post, Bread for the World Institute
  • Terry Seamons, Adventist Community Services
  • Sharon Strauss, Montgomery County Community Action Agency
  • Jenna Umbriac, Manna Food Center  

Thank you to our in-kind partners:

Giant Food & Dawson's Market