Have you ever thought about living a greener life? Would you like to know more about where your food comes from? Do you worry for those who have trouble accessing nourishing food — including over 11,000 Jews in the Greater Philadelphia region — and have you wondered what you can do to make a difference? Then “Hungry for Change,” our upcoming conference on American and Israeli strategies for food security, recovery and justice, is for you.
On Sunday, November 11th, we’ll bring together luminaries from across the American and Israeli food system to discuss their work and their insights. The process of increasing food security, justice and reducing waste is complex, requiring the work of farmers, government officials, community organizations, social advocates, food pantries, restaurants and grocery stores. That’s why, through keynote addresses, panel discussions and tours of local organizations, Hungry for Change will consider food systems from every angle. The morning before the conference, you’ll have your choice of touring one of Greater Philadelphia’s leading food access organizations including The Common Market, The Deaver Wellness Farm, KleinLife and the Mitzvah Food Program, or the Jewish Relief Agency. At the conference, you’ll hear keynote addresses from the CEO of Israel’s largest food rescue organization; the Executive Director of Israel’s national food bank; the CEO of Hunger Free America; and the Co-founder of “Friends by Nature,” a community empowerment group for Ethiopian-Israelis.
Panel discussion topics will range from innovation in food pantries and congregational organizing to preventing harassment in the restaurant industry and finding inspiration in our Jewish traditions. To ensure the work continues after the conference is over, meetups throughout the day will offer small groups the chance to learn from one another and plan ongoing action.
The Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia is proud to partner with Hazon Philadelphia to bring this important conference to our region. For more information or to register for Hungry for Change, click here. The conference also includes a second-day portion on November 12th for professionals; for info or to register for the second day, click here.