Two interactive discussions about the food issues in our community, with leaders from Hamilton’s food movement, along with school and city officials. Questions answered, stories shared.
Free for All – Free Refreshments
Food in Our City
Thursday, January 29, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Doors at 6:00 p.m.)
The Hamilton Spectator Auditorium
44 Frid Street, Hamilton
Featuring presentations about food in Hamilton and discussion with City Councillors. Topics will include:
- Local Food Access (distribution, purchasing)
- Navigating Regulatory Systems (food safety, small business policy)
- Food Insecurity (emergency food, food swamps/deserts, poverty)
- Food Literacy and Community Building (community gardens, education)
Food in Our Schools
Thursday, February 5, 2015
7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Doors at 6:00 p.m.)
Westmount Secondary School Auditorium
39 Montcalm Drive, Hamilton
Featuring a conversation with teachers, parents, and school board officials. Topics will include:
- Universal Food Access (Student Nutrition programs, other food access)
- Food Literacy (teaching food skills and using food to teach)
- Food Environment (marketing, policies)
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Brought to you with support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation by Neighbour to Neighbour Centre and many partners including: Community Food Security Stakeholder Committee; Environment Hamilton; Green Venture; Honest Field Farm; Humble Bee; Karen Burson, Food and Community Organizer; ManoRun Organic Farm; The Mustard Seed Food Cooperative; North Hamilton Community Health Centre; Social Planning and Research Council; Tastebuds, Hamilton’s Student Nutrition Collaborative
