Hunger Free Colorado Summit 2012: Hungry for Change

Hunger Free Colorado Summit 2012: Hungry for Change
Presented by Walmart
Wednesday, October 3, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Red Lion Hotel, Central Denver
Agenda
8:00 – 8:30 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 a.m. Welcome
Kathy Underhill
Executive Director
Hunger Free Colorado
8:45 – 9:45 a.m. Keynote
Billy Shore
Founder and CEO
Share Our Strength
9:45 – 10:00 a.m. Morning Session Overview
A Multi-Sector Approach to Ending Hunger
Hunger is not isolated to one segment of the population just as solutions to end hunger are
not restricted to one sector of our community. The morning session will explore the roles that
government, the corporate sector, the faith community, and philanthropic organizations play
in creating sustainable access to food for all Americans. Come prepared to walk away with
new ideas to improve the work that you do every day.
10:00 – 10:20 a.m. Kevin Concannon
Under Secretary for Food, Nutrition and Consumer Services
United States Department of Agriculture
10:20 – 10:40 a.m. Break
10:40 – 11:00 a.m. Emily Allen
Vice President, Income Impact Programs
AARP Foundation
11:00 – 11:20 a.m. Jeremy Everett
Director
Texas Hunger Initiative
11:20 – 11:40 a.m. Kori Reed
Vice President, Cause and Foundation
ConAgra Foods
11:40 – 12:25 p.m. Panel Discussion
12:25 – 12:30 p.m. Sponsor Recognition
12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Lunch
1:15 – 2:30 p.m. Learning Sessions
Organizing 101: Applicant to Advocate
Individuals who benefit from a service are naturally positioned to be the best advocates for
that program. Empowering individuals to move from applicant to advocate can be very
powerful and effective. In this session you will learn how to engage clients in framing
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community issues and how to best organize to create solutions. You will also be provided
with practical tips to guide your organization in developing successful partnerships with the
people you serve.
Facilitator: Kathy White–Deputy Project Director, Colorado Fiscal Policy Institute
Participants:
Richard Male–Founder and President, Richard Male and Associates
Linda Meric–Executive Director, 9to5, National Association of Working Women
Mario Flores–Leadership Development Specialist, Strengthening Neighborhoods,
The Denver Foundation
From Hunger to Health*
Addressing hunger is about more than pounds of food distributed. There is a strong
correlation between food insecurity and obesity and other health related problems. Come
learn about the connection between hunger and health as well as efforts the Feeding
Colorado food banks are undertaking to address bringing healthy foods to food insecure
families throughout the state.
Facilitator: Kevin Seggelke–President and CEO, Food Bank of the Rockies
Participants:
Kristen Bieri–Programs Director, Food Bank for Larimer County
Karen McManus–Food Resource Manager, Food Bank for Larimer County
Jayne Norton–Food Pantry Manager, Mountain Resource Center
Amy Pezzani–Executive Director, Food Bank for Larimer County
2:30 – 2:45 p.m. Break
The Art of Storytelling
Each person you serve has a unique story. When that story is shared through an
effective medium, a significant voice can be revealed. A single, compelling story can result in
numerous actions by other clients and supporters. In this session you will learn the value of
storytelling, different models your organization might employ, and considerations critical to
ensuring clients are protected during the process.
2:45 – 4:00 p.m. Learning Sessions
Facilitator: Charles Reyman–Vice President of Communications, The Colorado Health
Foundation
Participants:
Lauren Flax–Photo Voice Project Coordinator, Hunger Free Colorado
Chuck Gross–Partner, Sector Brands
Samuel Wood–Special Project Coordinator, Educational Theatre Programs,
Kaiser Permanente
Client-Centered Services
Are your clients front and center Do they come first in everything you do Discover the
importance of tailoring your services to provide the maximum value for your clients, tips on
how to avoid pitfalls, and the practical steps you need to ensure a client-centered approach.
Participants:
Rudy Gonzales–Executive Director, Servicios de La Raza
Marijo Rymer–Executive Director, The ARC of Colorado
Arturo Serrano–Division Manager, Food Assistance and Family Medicaid,
El Paso County
Cindy Veney–Nutrition Services Manager, Adams County School District 14
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Backpacks…from A to Z*
Developing a successful Backpack Program begins by answering a series of questions: Is
there a need among the food-insecure service population What specific age group and
areas are to be targeted What is the source of food and the allocated cost What form of
food carrier (backpacks/sacks/etc.) and their cost What are the potential days of service
How are distribution sites secured Who determines recipients The panel will address these
and many other questions.
Facilitator: Lee Boteler–Chief Programs Officer, Food Bank of the Rockies
Participants:
Jessica Barczewski–Agency Relations/Child Programs Manager, Weld Food Bank
Kristen Bieri–Programs Director, Food Bank for Larimer County
Jennifer Mariano–Director of Programs, Care and Share Food Bank
Phil Miller–Executive Director, TLC Meals on Wheels
Sheryl Stroup–Operations Manager, Nutrition Network Departmet, Food Bank of
the Rockies
Senior Hunger: Your Role
More than one in seven seniors face the threat of hunger each day in the U.S. and it is
expected that 20% of Colorado’s population will be aged 60 or older by 2020. Learn where
our state stands in serving this growing population of Coloradans as well as how you can get
involved to meet immediate needs and create sustainable solutions to prevent a future crisis.
Your organization can take steps now to prepare for and combat this issue in the not-toodistant
future.
Facilitator: Angie Leach–Executive Director, CraftWorks Foundation
Participants:
Cathy Grimm, LCSW–Director, Senior Solutions, Jewish Family Service
Karen Patyk–Program Manager, Hunger Impact Area, AARP Foundation
Peggy Spaulding–Program Specialist, Colorado State Unit on Aging
Pat Stoehr–Project Manager, Meals on Wheels, Volunteers of America
4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Social Hour – Amberstone Bar & Lounge
Presented by CraftWorks Foundation
*Thank you to our food bank partners for these learning sessions—Care and Share Food Bank for Southern
Colorado, Community Food Share, Food Bank for Larimer County, Food Bank of the Rockies and Weld Food
Bank.
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