2014 Hunger Summit
A Day of Inspiration & Creative Communion
Raising awareness of meal programs, food equity, and innovative solutions to addressing hunger needs, as well as the need for support of programs working to eliminate hunger on a daily basis. The day will include speakers, breakout sessions, a communal lunch, a panel of experts sharing inventive approaches to ending hunger, and presentation of the Mayor’s End Hunger Awards.
Guest Speaker ~ We are pleased to be joined by former Council Member, and at-large Co-Chair of the Regional Food Committee, Richard Conlin. Richard's work in the Local Food Action Initiative has been instrumental in integrating food system planning and policies into City activities, and enhancing partnerships across the region.
Breakout sessions ~ Focused time on what interests you!
Meal for Many and Nutritional Excellence: Assist Chefs Paul, Marla and Yoruba in the creation of a fabulous lunch “Meal for Many” and acquire information about cooking for those medical challenges such as diabetes, and gluten sensitivity, and pertinent information on general nutrition, ingredient labeling, and buying local. This is an interactive workshop.
Social Equity & Food Justice: Allison Mountjoy with the Community Alliance for Global Justice and the Food Justice project will be leading a workshop on food equity and social justice for underserved and challenged populations.
Meal for Many ~ Lead by Head Chef, Paul Nicolosi of the OSL team, creating more than 450,000 annually for those who are hunger challenged in our community. The meal for many is creation a communal meal, prepared by many hands, enjoyed by all Summit attendees! A great chance to network with other’s working on hunger issues in our community!
Innovation Panel ~ Panelists include Bill Kirlin-Hackett of the Seattle Serves & Shares Safety Task Force, Leika Suzumura of Seattle Tilth, Krista Grimm from OSL's Food in Motion, and Chris Bajuk for the Millionaire's Club Hydroponic Gardens; sharing their expertise and leading a question and answer discussion on other innovative ideas that allow us to create a sustainable and equitable food system in Seattle.
The Mayor’s End Hunger Award ~ Presented to organizations and individuals who have made positives strides in ending hunger in Seattle and beyond. Nominations can be made at: http://www.mealspartnership.org/2014-end-hunger-award/
Registration is $10 to help with the costs of the venue and meal.
To attend the event at no cost, please use the discount "HUNGRY" during registration. For those who are able, additional donations are appreciated to help us provide this opportunity to every individual who is interested in helping to eliminate hunger.
We hope that you will join us on this day of celebration and strategy.