Food Justice Panel: How do we make New Orleans a food secure city?

4613 Freret Street,New Orleans LA 70115

24 March, 2022

Description

How can we build a food secure New Orleans? Join us for a community conversation with locals working in mutual aid and urban agriculture. One in five New Orleanians is food insecure, meaning they lack consistent access to enough food for everyone household. In this community conversation, we'll hear from panelists who are working to address food needs in and around New Orleans, and discuss what we, as community members, can do to ensure all people have access to healthy, nourishing food. Our panel includes: Alec Devaprasad, Lede New Orleans (moderator) Erika Chomsky-Adelson, Culture Aid NOLA Margee Green, SPROUT NOLA Terence Jackson, SPROUT NOLA Jonshell Johnson, Grow Dat Youth Farm Matt Taylor, Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New OrleansThis panel is part of "Feed The People," a community storytelling exhibit by Lede New Orleans. The exhibit highlights local food access issues and the stories of people working to bring food justice to our city. **FREE BEVERAGE for all visitors who pre-register for the panel!