WHAT:
More than 800,000 Coloradans—from children to seniors—are at risk of hunger. It is a serious and often invisible problem, but one that is solvable. Hunger Free Colorado, the state’s leading anti-hunger organization, will host their annual convening on Oct. 3 for nearly 200 hunger-free champions to learn how their work can have a stronger impact on ending hunger for Coloradans.
The Hunger Free Colorado Summit 2012, presented by Walmart, will be held this Wednesday at the Red Lion Hotel in central Denver. The summit will unite nonprofit organizations, faith community leaders, government representatives, school administrators, and foundation and corporate leadership for a full day of cross-sector learning.
Sessions and panel discussions will be led by local and national experts and cover various topics, including client-centered services, senior hunger, community organizing, storytelling, backpack programs and the role that food banks and pantries play in improving health. Some of the speakers include:
- Billy Shore, founder and CEO for Share Our Strength (keynote)
- Kevin Concannon, undersecretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services at USDA
- Emily Allen, vice president of income impact for AARP Foundation
- Kori Reed, vice president for ConAgra Foods Foundation and Cause
“We want hunger-free champions to walk away with new ideas to improve the work they do every day,” said Kathy Underhill, executive director for Hunger Free Colorado. “Together we can end hunger in our state and ensure every Coloradan has access to adequate, nutritious food.”
To learn more about Hunger Free Colorado, the issue of hunger in our state and how you can be a part of the solution, visit www.hungerfreecolorado.org.
WHEN:
Wednesday, Oct. 3, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. (View the full agenda.)
WHERE:
Red Lion Hotel, Denver (4040 Quebec St., Denver, Colo.; near I-70 and Stapleton)
VISUALS:
- Nearly 200 hunger-free champions
- Sessions and panel discussion with local and national experts on the issue
- On-site interview opportunities with anti-hunger groups and other involved organizations
Media Contact: Michelle Ray, Director of Communications, (720) 432-0255