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Coming Together
A Community
Response to Hunger
Presented by
Thursday, April 6, 2017
8:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Chase Center on the Riverfront
Wilmington, Delaware
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Presenting:
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Bronze:Coming Together to End Hunger Hunger does not discriminate by age, race or party lines. A growing number of Delawareans experience food insecurity. Our neighbors, coworkers, students and elders may not know where they’ll find their next meal. In a time where the public sees our nation as increasingly divided, we need to come together. In a time where federal funding priorities may overlook the needs of the community members with the fewest resources, we must bridge the gaps on the local level to ensure the health and wellbeing of those who are susceptible to going hungry. Today’s conference allows us to continue dialogue on issues that impact so many of our neighbors. This conference seeks to answer the question of what we should be doing as a community to address the issue of why so many people still need food assistance. We have always taken very seriously our role in educating and engaging the community. The USDA reports that 1 in every 6 children goes hungry in the US. Similarly, an AARP study showed that nearly 20% of senior citizens are food insecure. Yet the President’s proposed budget jeopardizes funding to provide both learning and nutrition in students’ after-school programs and food assistance to the elderly and people with disabilities. Still, there is hope. Just as hunger does not discriminate, neither does our base of community supporters in Delaware. Allies of all ages, cultures, creeds and political leanings alike champion the mission of finding long-term solutions to eliminate hunger and poverty throughout Delaware. This trend must continue to make meaningful change in our state. Hunger, food insecurity and poverty stem from a wide array of complex root causes. These issues require a bold, collaborative ap- proach from many different perspectives to solve. That’s why we are uniting to host this important conference. John Lennon said that “a dream you dream alone is only a dream. A dream you dream together is a reality.” Through this conference, we want to dream about a community free from hunger with all of you! The conference will engage and support the collaborative spirit necessary to end hunger in our Delaware communities. We have always focused on motivating the community to make a commitment to ending hunger. All of us can make contributions to make this possible. Now more than ever we must think deeply about
how policy and political decisions intimately affect our neighbors, our
friends and our families. By coming together we must reshape the
current realm of opportunities. Today affords all attendees an
opportunity to become active in the policy and political process. We
all know the changes that need to occur will only happen with our
collective leadership, assertiveness, and push.
Enjoy today’s conference!
Agenda at a Glance: Adults
8:30 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Registration/Continental Breakfast/Exhibits
Christina Ballroom
9:30 a.m.
Pledge of Allegiance
Color Guard, Delaware Military Academy
Riverfront Ballroom
Opening Remarks
April Birmingham, Conference Chairwoman
Henri Moore, Global Leader for the DuPont Center for
Philanthropy and Education
Braeden Mannering, Founder, Brae’s Brown Bags
Patricia Beebe, President and CEO, Food Bank of Delaware
DSS Mission Sta
“To provide prompt, respectful, an
promote the potential for self-suf ici
Division of Social Services can assist you with the following:
x Food Supplement Program (SNAP) - is a food supplement program that
enables low-income families to buy food for better nutrition
x General Assistance - A state funded program designed to provide cash assistance
to low-income people who do not qualify for federally funded programs, such as
TANF or Social Security bene its.
x Refugee Cash Assistance - National voluntary agencies (volags) place refugees
with local sponsors throughout the United States including the State of Delaware.
For general questions please contact the DSS Customer Relat
Or if you are a Community Partner or interested in becoming one, pleas
For more information about our services or to apply for bene its, please vis9:45 a.m. - 10:15 a.m.
Remarks
Secretary Michael Scuse, Delaware Department of Agriculture
Ashley Biden, Executive Director, Delaware Center for Justice
Kids dismissed to kids track in Wilmington Hall
10:20 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
A Moderated Discussion on Ending Hunger with Government
Leaders
Riverfront Ballroom
This panel will seek to engage government leaders, from
varying levels of government, in a conversation about the
importance and impact of nutrition programs. The question
is what citizens can do to engage in these programs, while
holding their government leaders accountable in ensuring
the viability of these programs moving forward.
Panelists:
Patricia Dombroski, Administrator, Food and Nutrition Service
Mid-Atlantic Region, United States Department of
Agriculture
Representative Ed Osienski, 24th District, Delaware House of
Representatives
atement DSS Vision Statement
nd accurate services that “A Delaware where there is hope that anyone can overcome
iency for all Delawareans” poverty and prosper”
x Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)- is Delaware’s main
cash assistance program. The goal of TANF is to give people temporary help until
they get a job.
x Child Care - Provide support for families with children to enable the caretaker to
hold a job, obtain training or meet special needs of the parent or child.
x Medicaid - Provides six main types of medical assistance services.
x Employment & Training - Education, training and placement programs
designed to prepare Delawareans receiving SNAP or TANF bene its to obtain jobs
and become self suf icient.
tions unit at 1-800-372-2022 or (302) 255-9500 option 2
se contact our Community Partners Support Unit at (302) 792-0900
sit our website at http://www.dhss.delaware.gov/dhss/dss/index.htmlSecretary Dr. Karen Odom Walker, Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Health and Social Services Secretary Dr. Patrice Gilliam-Johnson, Cabinet Secretary, Delaware Department of Labor Moderator: Julie Miro Wenger, Executive Director, Delaware Food Industry Council, Chair, Coalition to End Hunger and Food Bank of Delaware Board of Directors 11:05 a.m. - 11:25 a.m. Break to visit kids programming When all of the adults have entered the room, someone will yell... FREEZE... we’re attempting a conference mannequin challenge! Hurry back to Riverfront Ballroom for our next panel! 11:30 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. Challenges and Opportunities for Returning Citizens Riverfront Ballroom This session will focus on the challenges faced by citizens returning to the community from incarceration. Panelists will discuss what factors individuals experience that contribute to recidivism and negatively impact public safety. Discussion will focus on how government, community organizations and other entities can coordinate to provide more effective rehabilitation and reentry services to reduce recidivism and assist individuals in rebuilding their lives. Panelists: Ashley Biden, Executive Director, Delaware Center for Justice Christian L. Kervick, Executive Director, Delaware Criminal Justice Council Anthony Leonardi, Sous Chef, Plate Catering, SoDel Concepts and Alumnus, The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware Jay Lynch, Senior Social Services Administrator, Delaware Health and Social Services Moderator: Saad Soliman, Re-Entry and Training Specialist, United States Probation Office 12:15 p.m. - 1:20 p.m. Lunch and Performances Kuumba Academy Kadillacs Salesianum High School Concert Band Riverfront Ballroom
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THE PRESENTING SPONSOR FOR
FOOD BANK DELAWARE’S
Coming Together Conference
2017
Coming together to end hunger.
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trademarks or trademarks of E.I. duPont de Nemours and Company or its affilliates.1:25 p.m. - 2:10 p.m. Responding to the Psychological and Emotional Impact of Hunger Riverfront Ballroom This session explores the idea that food insecurity can be a traumatic experience that may have a lasting effect on children throughout their lives. Discussions will focus particularly on how poverty and hunger might increase the instance of antisocial and aggressive behaviors, poor academic performances, and altered family dynamics. Panelists will offer supporting evidence from experience and suggestions for possible ways for schools, medical facilities, and community organizations to address the psychological and emotional impact of hunger on America’s youth. Panelists: Dr. Stephanie Deutsch, M.D., Co-Medical Director of the CARE (Children at Risk Evaluation) Program within the Division of General Pediatrics, Nemours Alfred I. duPont Hospital for Children Dorrell Green, Assistant Superintendent, Brandywine School District Molly Perdue, School-Based Family Crisis Therapist, Division of Prevention and Behavioral Health Services, Eisenberg Elementary School Moderator: Dr. Karyl Rattay, M.D., M.S., Director, Delaware Division of Public Health 2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Healthy Food Access for Food Insecure Populations Riverfront Ballroom Through various sectors, we can all work together to increase and sustain healthy food access for food insecure populations. From bringing in fresh food donations/funding for fresh foods to providing additional outreach and education and increased services, we all can play a role in improving the diets of our most vulnerable communities. Panelists: Dr. Allison Karpyn, PhD, Senior Associate Director Center for Research in Education & Social Policy, Associate Professor Human Development and Family Studies; Behavioral Health and Nutrition Education Scott Schuster, RD, LDN, Outreach Specialist, Colonial School District Dr. Jason Hann-Deschaine, MD, Delaware Pediatrics
Moderator:
Dr. Nancy Cotugna, DrPH, RD, LDN, Professor Emerita,
Department of Behavioral Health & Nutrition,
University of Delaware
3:00 p.m.
Adjourn to JPMorgan Chase Backpack packing volunteer event
and Happy Hour
Governors Hall
Agenda at a Glance: Kids
Kids track begins in Wilmington Hall
(sessions rotate every 15 minutes)
10:15 a.m. – 10:25 a.m.
Restroom break
10:30 a.m. – 10:45 a.m.
Activity One
10:46 a.m. – 11:01 a.m.
Activity Two
11:02 – 11:17 a.m.
Activity Three
At 11:05 a.m. - adults will visit the kids track for a mannequin
challenge. When you hear FREEZE, stop in place!
11:18 a.m. – 11:33 a.m.
Activity Four
11:34 a.m. – 11:49 a.m.
Activity Five
11:50 a.m. – 12:05 p.m.
Remarks
Sonny Ramaswamy
Director, National Institute of Food Agriculture, United States
Department of Agriculture12:05 a.m. – 12:35 p.m. Lunch and 3B bag packing 12:40 p.m. – 12:55 p.m. Activity Six 12:56 p.m. – 1:11 p.m. Activity Seven DISMISSAL FOR KIDS AND CHAPERONES Activities: Station 1: Healthy eating demo – University of Delaware Cooperative Extension will lead a smoothie-making demonstration for students. Students will learn about the costs associated and why it is important for all people to have access to healthy food. Station 2: Wasted Food – 40 percent of the food in the United States today goes uneaten. Learn more from Master Food Educators about how food is wasted all along its journey from the farm to food distributors to food retailers (grocery stores, restaurants, food services) to your own kitchen. Then learn how you can be a Food Waste Warrior by reducing the waste that happens in your home and at your school. Station 3: Postcards/letters/pictures to elected officials – Students will have an opportunity to draw a picture or write a letter to elected officials to share their views and ideas regarding food insecurity, hunger, food waste and recovery or the importance of healthy eating. Station 4: Money Pit – In a timed, interactive game designed by Braeden Mannering himself, students will team up to dive into a money pit (ball pit) finding index cards with food items on them and then racing back to their table to create a nutritional meal out of their cards for under $1.25. As of 2015 (2011 statistics), the World Bank has estimated that there were just over 1 billion poor people in developing countries who live on $1.25 a day or less. Station 5: Gardening – This activity is meant to empower students to learn how to grow their own food. Growing food provides people
with nutritional options and is often cheaper than buying the
food in the grocery store. This food can be shared with
communities as part of a community or school garden. The
University of Delaware Master Gardeners will be assisting with
this activity.
Station 6: Fitness – The YMCA Bear-Glasgow will be assisting kids
with their Born to Move Youth Fitness Program
Station 7: Power of Words – Discussion of what a select few
inspirational quotes related to hunger mean to the students and
what they think the quotes mean, how do they make the
students feel. This is meant to help open dialogue about the
topic of food insecurity in a way which will make sense. Rice
Bowl Lesson – 1 in 5 children suffer from food insecurity. This
lesson is a hands-on activity that applies this statistic in a
meaningful and impactful for young leaders to understand and
discuss the implications. Explaining that there is enough food
made in the world to feed all people and asking why not every-
one has access to this food and what the students think about
this problem.
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