HFC Network Quarterly Meetings and Bulletins

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• Tackle Hunger Map

• • Guest Speaker: Alison Reese, Executive Director, Tackle Hunger (Formerly Souper Bowl of Caring)

• News from the Hunger Free Communities Network

• • Spotlight on Texas Hunger Initiative, Megan Hoag, Statewide Organizing Director, Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty
  • Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)

• News from the Alliance to End Hunger

• • New staff announcement- Sara Ashraf
  • 2021 HFC Virtual Summit November 3-4
  • Call for new advisors

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On July 29th, Visible Network Labs and the CU Denver Center on Network Science brought together a diverse group of coalition builders and network leaders focused on improving our food systems. They joined us for an hour of discussion on what has changed over the past 12 months due to the COVID-19 Pandemic, identifying new challenges as well as new opportunities for network-led change.

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1. Engaging African American Farmers, Landowners and Communities
   1. Guest Speaker: Tracy Lloyd McCurty, Esq. Black Belt Justice Center Executive Director, Co-Alchemist of Acres of Ancestry Initiative/Black Agrarian Fund
   2. Discussion question: How do you work with or support black farmers in your community?
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network
   1. Spotlight Alabama Childhood Food Solutions by Jim Jones, Co-Founder & President
   2. Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   1. 2021 HFC Virtual Summit November 3-4
   2. CNR Priorities
   3. Upcoming SNAP perceptions webinar 6/23

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1. Food Insecurity and Mental Health

1. 1. Guest Speaker: Michael Burke – Public health thinker. Food-insecurity fighter. Social Science Research Analyst – U.S Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Service
   2. Discussion question: Does your coalition address mental health concerns among constituents?

2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network

1. 1. Spotlight on End Child Hunger in Alabama/ County Food Guide Project by Dr. Alicia Powers, Auburn University
   2. Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)

3. Tool Introduction: Racial Equity Score Card by Marlysa Gamblin – Senior Domestic Policy Advisor, Racial and Gender Divides, Bread for the World

4. News from the Alliance to End Hunger

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1. Hunger Among Veterans and Military Families
   1. Guest Speaker: Josh Protas, Vice President of Public Policy, MAZON
   2. Discussion question: How does your coalition reach out to veterans experiencing hunger in your community?
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network
   1. Spotlight on Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force by Kathy Gardner, Director, Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force
   2. Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   1. 2020 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit wrap up and resources
   2. Meet our newest AmeriCorps VISTA, Jonique Lyles

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Agenda:

1. LGBTQ Food Insecurity
   1. Guest Speaker: Tyrone Hanley, Esq, Senior Policy Counsel, National Center for Lesbian Rights
   2. Discussion question: How is your HFC accommodate and /or advocate for LGBTQ community members?
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network
   1. Spotlight on Hunger Free New Jersey by Adele Latourette, Director, Hunger Free New Jersey
   2. Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   1. 2020 Hunger Free Communities Virtual Summit and session proposals
   2. 2020 Meeting Dates
      TUE, DEC 9, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EST

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Agenda:

1. Coronavirus Pandemic
   1. Update on federal nutrition response to SNAP
   2. Open discussion: How has the pandemic changed how you operate?
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network
   1. Spotlight on Ottawa Food (MI) by Lisa Uganski, MPH, RD
   2. Announcements of news and events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements, etc)
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   1. Global Gardeners, Seed Programs International by Peter Marks
   2. Vote to End Hunger campaign update
   3. HFC Summit Dates (November 18/19)
   4. 2020 Meeting Dates

TUE, SEP 15, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT

TUE, DEC 8, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EST

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Agenda:

1. University Partnerships and Community-Engaged Research
   1. Guest Speaker: Alicia Powers, PhD, Managing Director, Hunger Solutions Institute,
      College of Human Sciences, Auburn University
   2. Discussion question: How is your HFC engaging with University partners?
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network
   1. Spotlight on Montgomery County Food Council (MD) by Amanda L. Nesher, Food Security Programs Manager, Montgomery County Food Council
   2. Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   1. Vote to End Hunger Campaign
   2. Coronavirus concerns?
   3. 2020 Meeting Dates
      TUE, JUN 9, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT
      TUE, SEP 15, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT
      TUE, DEC 9, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EST

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Agenda:

1.Youth Engagement in Lunch 4 Learning Campaign

• Guest Speaker: Liz Accles, Executive Director, Community Food Advocates (NYC)
• Discussion question:  How are you/can you engage youth in your work?

2.News from the Hunger Free Communities Network

• Spotlight on Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee by Leyla Cruz, Programs Manager
• Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, announcements etc.)

3.News from the Alliance to End Hunger

• Youth Engagement Guide
• 2019 HFC Summit Debrief
• 2020 Meeting Dates

TUE, MAR 10, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT

TUE, JUN 9, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT

TUE, SEP 15, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EDT

TUE, DEC 8, 2020, 02:00 PM – 03:30 PM EST

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Agenda:

1. Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap: New Data Set
Guest Speaker: Adam Dewey, Research Manager, Feeding America
2. Economic Mobility On-Ramps that Start with Food
Guest Speakers: Stephanie Lomibao-Parra, Bank of America; Erica Greeley, Feeding America; Megan Hampson, Catalyst Kitchens
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
2019 HFC Summit, November 7 & 8, Washington DC

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1.Community Quality Council- Improving services and strengthening relationships between government, service providers, and community groups

Guest Speaker: Diane Doherty, Executive Director, Illinois Hunger Coalition

Group Discussion Question: What are you doing/might you do in your community to improve government services and accountability?

2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network

Updated Toolkit for Developing and Strengthening Hunger Free Community Coalitions by Texas Hunger Initiative, Austin Regional Office Director, Katie Nye

Food Security Solutions Tool by Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics Foundation, Food Security Solutions Fellow, Debbie Petitpain, MS, RDN

Announcements of news & events (please share noteworthy accomplishments, events, etc.)

3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger

2019 HFC Summit, November 7 & 8, Washington DC

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. SNAP Rule Change Proposal

• Guest Speaker: Christine Meléndez Ashley, Deputy Director of Government Relations | Bread for the World

2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network

• Spotlight on Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger | Caitlyn Peacock, Executive Director
  • Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger’s Hunger Gap Map
• News & Events Announcements

3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger

• Hunger Free Communities Impact Framework

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. Colorado Blueprint to End Hunger

• Guest Speakers:
  • Jennifer Banyan, MSW- CEO of R-Evolution Consulting, LLC
  • Alexis Weightman, Senior Policy Officer, Colorado Health Foundation

2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network

• Announcements of news & events

3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger

• Hunger Free Communities Summit
• VISTA project update
• Website updates

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. School Nutrition Hubs
   • Guest Speakers:
     • Briana Webster Campbell, Associate Director, Center for Best Practices, No Kid Hungry/ Share Our Strength
     • Marla Caplon, Director of Student Wellness Initiatives, Montgomery County Public Schools, MD
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Childhood Food Solutions (OH) by Tony Fairhead, Executive Director, and Lisa Hyde-Miller, Board Chair
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • Hunger Free Communities Summit
     • Save the Date- October 2nd-3rd, 2018, Minneapolis, MN
   • Website updates- phase one complete!
     • https://alliancetoendhunger.org/what-we-do/hunger-free-communities/
   • VISTA project update
     • Currently recruiting 9 VISTAs to serve various sites across the country

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. Hunger is a Racial Equity Issue
   • Guest Speaker: Malik Yakini, Executive Director, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Hunger Impact Partners (MN) by Ellie Lucas, CEO, and George Slade, Strategic Communications Specialist
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • Website updates
     • www.hungerfreecommunities.org being incorporated into Alliance website
   • Self-Assessment Workbook (SAW) update
   • VISTA project update
     • Introduction of Brittany Madison, Hunger Free Communities Associate

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. Youth Engagement Toolkit presented by Patty Gentry, No Kid Hungry and Shondra Jenkins, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Indy Hunger Network by Kate Howe, Managing Director
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • HFC Summit Wrap-Up
     • Your feedback and suggestions
   • HFC VISTA Project
     • Recruiting 2 new sites

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. The First 1,000 Days/U.S. by Cara Brumfield, U.S. Policy and Research Manager, 1,000 Days
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Hunger Free Heartland by Rachel Olive, Executive Director
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • HFC Summit- November 6&7
     • Requests for workshop proposals
   • HFC Self-Assessment Toolkit
   • HFC VISTA Project

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. Engaging the health sector in anti-hunger work
   • Strategies for engaging the health sector by Dr. Sandra Stenmark and Maryann McLendon from Hunger Free Colorado
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Livingston Food Resource Center (Montana) by Michael McCormick
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • Pro Bono Resources from TapRoot Foundation by Elizabeth Schwan-Rosenwald
   • Save the Date HFC Summit Nov 2-3
   • Announcing Hunger Free Communities Network Advisory Council
   • AmeriCorps VISTA Grant Announcement

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. Engaging low-income community members in your anti-hunger work
   • Strategies for engaging community members by Kristy Martino, RESULTS, and Kali Daugherty, RESULTS Experts on Poverty
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (Pennsylvania) by Sean Breslin
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • Pro Bono Resources from TapRoot Foundation by Elizabeth Schwan-Rosenwald
   • HFC Survey Results
   • HFC Agreement

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado, Alliance to End Hunger

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Agenda:

1. Creating a Hunger Free Community Plan
   • HFC Plan Review by Alida Duncan, Hunger Free Vermont
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities Network
   • Spotlight on Texas Hunger Initiative by Marc Jacobson, Baylor University
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • Debrief of HFC Summit
   • HFC side event at National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
   • HFC Survey

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado

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Agenda:

1. Defining Hunger Free Communities
   • Examples of HFC missions statement
   • Common elements across mission statements
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Hunger Free San Diego by Anahid Brakke, Executive Director
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • HFC Initiative Updates
   • 2016 HFC Summit Update

Facilitator: Minerva Delgado

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Agenda:

1. Measuring Hunger
   • How some HFC’s are measuring hunger in their localities
     • Indy Hunger Network’s Unmet Need Measurement by Dave Miner
     • Tampa Bay Network to End Hunger’s Hunger Gap Map by Caitlyn Peacock
   • Feeding America’s New Map the Meal Gap Report by Amy Crumbaugh
2. News from the Hunger Free Communities network
   • Spotlight on Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance by Patty Barker
   • Announcements of news & events
3. News from the Alliance to End Hunger
   • 2016 HFC Summit-Announcement of Date & Location
     • Process for making presentation requests
   • AmeriCorps VISTA-Scope of work
     • Process for requesting assistance