Food Security Summit 2026

Cultivating Hope: Local Action, Lasting Impact
About this Event

We look forward to seeing you at this year’s Food Security Summit, Cultivating Hope: Local Action, Lasting Impact. This year’s theme reflects a powerful message—that addressing food insecurity is more than just providing meals; it is collaboration, compassion, and a shared commitment to creating lasting, systemic change. Throughout the day, we will explore how each of us can cultivate hope by strengthening relationships with our community and the neighbors we serve, advocating for meaningful change, investing in and empowering our youth, and prioritizing wellness for both ourselves and community members that we serve. Together, these conversations will help us build stronger connections, foster resilience, and create a healthier, more food-secure community.

Agenda

🕑: 08:00 AM - 08:45 AM
Registration & Arrival
🕑: 08:45 AM - 09:00 AM
Welcome
🕑: 09:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Keynote and Simulation
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
1st Break
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:15 AM
Breakout Session #1
🕑: 11:15 AM - 11:20 AM
Break
🕑: 11:20 AM - 11:55 AM
Breakout Session #2
🕑: 11:55 AM - 12:35 PM
Breakout Session #3
🕑: 12:35 PM - 12:40 PM
Break
🕑: 12:40 PM - 01:40 PM
Lunch and Awards
🕑: 01:40 PM - 02:30 PM
Wrap Up/Putting It All Together/"What Next" Action Items
🕑: 02:30 PM - 03:00 PM
Networking (Optional)