Join the region’s philanthropic leaders, donors and trustees for a special event focusing on how the Philadelphia region is among the most progressive places in the country addressing critical food-related issues and needs, especially increasing access to healthy and nutritional foods for our most vulnerable citizens. The event, Appetite for Change, is an opportunity for donors and foundation trustees to learn about critical food-related issues and possible solutions.
Taking shape on June 27 at 4:30pm, Appetite for Change will host featured guests including Phillies pitcher Brad Lidge and his wife Lindsay, who will talk about their Strike Out Hunger initiative. They will share their story about why and how they personally support critical food-related issues.
Their talk will be followed by a conversation highlighting regional needs and initiatives aimed at improving food production, food access and nutrition.
Panelists will include the following:
- Marilyn Anthony, Eastern Regional Director, PA Assoc. for Sustainable Agriculture
- Laquanda Dobson, Youth Advisor, Philadelphia Urban Food & Fitness Alliance
- R. Duane Perry, Member of the Board of Managers of The Philadelphia Foundation
- Steveanna Wynn, Executive Director, SHARE Food Program, Inc.
Schedule of Appetite for Change will be as follows:
4:30 p.m. – Registration
5 p.m. – Program and Discussion – Reception to follow
Location for the Appetites for Change is Courtyard Philadelphia Downtown – Grand ballroom, 1st floor at 21 N. Juniper Street in Philadelphia, with discounted parking for $18.
R.S.V.P. by Monday, June 13th, 2011 to [email protected]. This event is presented by: Chester County Community Foundation, Claneil Foundation, Delaware Valley Grantmakers, Delaware Valley Regional Planning Commission, Montgomery County Community Foundation, National Philanthropic Trust, The Philadelphia Foundation, Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program and William Penn Foundation.
