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T H E F O O D S H E D F O R U M in partnership with Food Rescue US-Fairfield County, Save the Sound & Sovereign Land Trust invites you to A TALE OF TWO COUNTIES Addressing Food Insecurity in Fairfield County through Community Empowerment Thank you to the Fairfield County Community Foundation for partially funding this event, to Greenwich Community Gardens for serving as the event fiscal sponsor and to CoCreate for providing their space. |
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Monday, November 18, 2024 7:00 - 8:30pm CoCreate 47 John Street Stamford, CT 06902 This in-person panel discussion is free, all are welcome. English translation into Spanish will be provided. CoCreate is a 5 min walk from the Stamford Metro North train station, parking available adjacent to the venue. |
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Click photo for panelists bios & info about their work & social handles. |
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Isaiah Betran - Community Outreach and Hospitality Leader, Iglesia De Dios de Profecia, Simone Quartey - Director, Center for Equity & Justice at YWCA Greenwich, Lutonya Russell-Humes - VP, Grants & Programs at Fairfield County's Community Foundation |
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Reggy Saint Fortcolin - Founder of Sovereign Land Trust, Debbie Sims - Community Champion of the East End NRZ Pop-Up Market & Cafe, Gary Soffer MD - Assistant Professor at Yale School of Medicine specializing in Pediatric Allergy/Immunology and Integrative Medicine |
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J O I N US ! A Tale of Two Counties: Addressing Food Insecurity in Fairfield County through Community Empowerment, will engage food systems changemakers who lead and advocate for community-based initiatives working to make food, land and watersheds accessible to all Fairfield County residents. Moderated by Simone Quartey, Director of Center for Equity & Justice at YWCA Greenwich, the discussion will explore how the data around wealth and health disparities is underpinned by systemic barriers to nourishing, culturally resonate and place-based food. Panelists will unpack these barriers and the ways in which they contribute to the unprecedented levels of food insecurity in Fairfield County. Food insecurity is a complex issue with several interrelated factors. Communities most impacted are leading the way with effective systemic solutions as they strengthen connectivity, build trusted relationships and foster a collective vision towards food as a human right. Panelists will share their experience and knowledge around what a just, equitable and nourishing food system means through the lens of philanthropy, policy, health, narrative and grassroots organizing. |
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T H A N K Y O U A L L I E S & A D V O C A T E S in support of equitable access to food, land & watersheds in Fairfield County click logo to learn more |
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