Meeting the Challenge of Hunger in Delaware County

Posted by on February 22, 2010

Hunger Conference Being Planned for Delaware County.

those concerned about hunger related issues in our country for a day of exploration, networking and creating action plans that address these issues!

Who:        Hunger Conference Coalition
What:        2010 Meeting the Challenge of Hunger in Delaware County
When:        March 5, 2010
Time:        8:30 am – 3:30 pm
Where:        Widener University, Webb Room  Chester, PA 19013
Price:        $35 Registration Fee and additional $15 fee if applying for CEUs.

Payment:    Checks made payable to Delaware County Cooperative Extension. Please mail complete           registration and fee to Delaware County Cooperative Extension Attn: Fran Alloway, 20 Paper Mill Rd., Springfield, PA 19064

What:        The Delaware County Interfaith Food Network (DIFAN) which supports 11 food cupboards in       Delaware County reports the number of families at food cupboards increased 20% from September 2008 to September 2009. The recent economic downturn has taken a toll on many families in Delaware County.

The 2010 Hunger Conference will bring together leaders in education, food center representatives and various non-profit agencies in the community to strengthen the food security network. The Conference’s objectives are to recognize hunger needs and barriers to accessing food resources in Delaware County, develop a plan that encourages a stronger food assistance network and form partnerships to encourage greater involvement in networks addressing hunger needs. The Conference will feature expert guest speakers and representatives of agencies providing food and housing resources who will provide information and will be available to answer questions via panel discussions. A video prepared for the conference will interview food cupboard participants to provide a voice to those in need of food.

The Conference has been approved for 6 hours of continuing education credit by: State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Professional Counselors, State Board of Nursing (pending) and The American Dietetic Association (pending). It is recommended that participants register by mail to ensure availability. Scholarships are available by calling Fran Alloway at 610-690-2655.

More:        To obtain a brochure and register visit http://delaware.extension.psu.edu.