As a policy wonk, I really appreciate the Capital Area Food Bank. They are one of the best food banks in the country for addressing the root causes of hunger through policy change, education, and outreach for the federal nutrition programs.
Of course, they also distribute 23 million pounds of food a year to more than 383,000 people through their network of partner agencies. And this year they are celebrating their 30th year of service to the Washington, DC area.
In commemoration, they are hosting a policy forum from 1-4 p.m. next Friday, January 15, at the Washington Post (1150 15th St NW). A panel of experts will discuss the current state of hunger and food banks, ways to address systemic issues, and hunger in the DC area. The event will be moderated by Michel Martin of NPR’s Tell Me More. Other participants include:
- Vicky Escarra, president and CEO of Feeding America
- John Cook, Ph.D., Boston Medical Center, Boston University School of Medicine
- George Jones, executive director, Bread for the City
- Janet Poppendieck, Ph.D., professor, City University of New York and Author
- Rev. John Steinbruck, Luther Place Memorial Church, D.C (retired)
- Jim Weill, president, Food Research and Action Center
- Mark Winne, author and former food bank executive director
Hope to see you there!
