Hope for the Hungry

The Third Hope for the Hungry conference will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2011 at Trinity United Methodist

Church, 1548 8th Street, Des Moines.  Doors open at 8 a.m., and the conference runs from 8:30 to 4 p.m.  The "go-forth" goal of the conference is to end childhood hunger in the Greater Des Moines area by 2015.  In addition to hearing great speakers, registrants may choose one morning and one afternoon workshop to learn how we can all take part in building a strong local foods system to end hunger for children and their families.  Workshop titles are How to Garden, Urban Farms Beyond Yards, Starting a School Garden, Starting a Faith Garden, Preparing Nutritious Meals, Joining Food Rescue Programs, Raising Urban Chickens, Starting Farm to School Programs, Food Policy and Action -- Iowans Making a Difference, and Preserving Foods.  Have a look at the registration form; you'll see several familiar names from DMARC and the Greater Des Moines faith community among the presenters. The conference is hosted by DMARC and Healthy Urban Food and Farming (HUFF). To register click here and scroll to middle of page. 11/12

I will be sharing along with representatives from Faith and Grace Garden, West Des Moines and Agape Garden in Ankeny.