Vermont Business MagazineToday, the Vermont Foodbank announced the lineup of workshops for their annual Hunger Action Conference to be held onFriday, May 4that Killington Grand Resort. The Hunger Action Conference is a full-day educational event that will provide more than 300 attendees from the mission-driven and charitable food sectors with training regarding poverty and hunger, food systems, health, and best practices to help them positively impact those most in need in their communities.
This year’s conference will focus on diversity and inclusion. “The work of ensuring that all Vermonters have access to high quality, nutritious food is an important step toward a more equitable society,” says Vermont Foodbank, CEO John Sayles. “And to truly live those values, it is important that we all embrace diversity and inclusion in this work –both through our interactions within our organizations and with those we serve.”
Keynote speaker, Dr. Jude Smith Rachele, PhD will help unpack the nuances of unconscious bias. She will work with attendees to bring to light elements of human nature which sometimes get in the way of doing good work, with a focus on attitudes towards cultural and personal differences.
This year’s conference will include presentations and workshops from a board spectrum of experts on the issues of diversity and inclusion, including the following highlights:
Registration is now open and conference details can be found atwww.vtfoodbank.org/HAC.
About the Vermont Foodbank’s Hunger Action Conference
The Vermont Foodbank’s Annual Hunger Action Conference is a valuable opportunity for charitable food providers and other non-profits, community and business leaders, volunteers, advocates, elected officials and concerned citizens to network, share their knowledge and experience, and learn from experts about the causes and effects of hunger as we work together to address the challenges we face in our communities.