Food Pantry Summit

7700 North Meridian Street,Indianapolis IN 46260

14 October, 2022

Description

Join us for Indy Hunger Network's Food Pantry Summit. This event is an opportunity for food pantries throughout Central Indiana to come together for a day of networking, training, sharing experiences, and connecting with local resources. Discuss relevant issues and learn what other local pantries are doing to feed the community. We'll also have informational tables available for you to learn more about organizations to partner with. The Summit is free to attend, and breakfast and lunch are provided. Seats are limited, and registration is required. Anyone who works or regularly volunteers with a food pantry in Marion, Boone, Hamilton, Hancock, Shelby, Johnson, Morgan, or Hendricks counties is encouraged to attend. This year's summit will be hosted at Second Presbyterian Church at 7700 N Meridian on October 14, 2022. We can't wait to see you there! Planned Agenda: 8:30am - Registration, Breakfast, and Partner Tables Open 9:00am - Welcome & Opening Remarks 9:20am - Connecting to End Hunger: Overview of IHN & the Food Pantry Network 9:35am - Plenary Session: Meet Your New Indianapolis Hunger Relief Leaders 10:25am - Breakout Sessions by Topic All Are Welcome: Creating a Welcoming Food PantryServing Unhoused NeighborsThe Working Hungry: WFYI Documentary Screening and DiscussionImproving the Intake ProcessIntroduction to Mental Health First AidPromoting Healthy Food Choices11:25am - Networking Lunch 12:35pm - Plenary Panel: Hunger, Health, and Equity 1:30pm - Breakout Sessions by Topic Serving Immigrant NeighborsThe Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP) Q&ASuccession Planning: Preparing for Emergencies and Leadership ChangesCreating a Resilient Volunteer ForceFood Distribution Models, 2019 vs. 2022How to Get Involved in Anti-Hunger Advocacy2:35pm - Breakout Sessions by Location 3:15pm - Free Raffle 3:20pm - Closing Remarks In accordance with COVID-19 guidance from the City of Indianapolis, we recommend that attendees wear a mask to this event. Please do NOT attend if you have COVID-19 symptoms or have had recent close contact with someone who has COVID-19.