Rich Diet, Poor Communities: Real Solutions to a Real Problem

How do we advocate for, source, prepare and serve good food to people in need?
Changemakers Day
August 29, 2008

Food providers and activists discuss challenges and strategies for procuring fresh and sustainable food for lo- income and needy populations. Panelists discuss how legislation, economics, education, and accessibility intersect to determine the degree of food security in many communities. This cadre of food security advocates and front line resource managers discuss what the impact of changes in food streams are having on our communities nutritionally, economically, and culturally, and the dialogs that need to happen between food provider communities, farmers, and legislatures to bring food security to everyone.

Moderator: Michael Kearney, St. Anthony Foundation
Panelists: John Curry, San Francisco Food Bank; Jason Harvey, Oakland Food Connection; Dan Schumann, Project Open Hand; Mark Winne, Community Food Security Coalition

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Michael Kearney October 24, 2008 66.93.140.42 Votes: +1	photo order left to right: Dan Schuman John Curry Michael Kearney Mark Winne Jason Harvey report abuse vote down vote up


april streetman December 11, 2008 74.228.209.129 Votes: +0	I have a great big smile on my face and tears running out of my eyes! It is so good to see your face and to know that God put a man on this earth like you. The work that you do is wonderful! I am proud to call you my friend! report abuse vote down vote up