OVOF Symposium: Tackling Food Insecurity in the Region

Over the past 10 years, improvements have been made to the regional food security system. Yet major gaps still exist in ensuring all people in Chelan and Douglas counties have access to enough nutritious food to meet their daily needs. Demand is increasing in the face of recent government cuts to programs that combat hunger and a continuing increase in grocery prices for residents.

Join us at the OVOF Symposium on Sept. 11 at Wenatchee Valley College's Maguire Center as local experts and community members take a deeper look at how food is distributed and by whom in the two counties, the increase in emergency food requests, community assets and successes to build upon, and additional ways the region can build greater capacity and resilience. The event has been designed as a learning experience that leads to targeted actions.

Registration is required. The cost to attend is $10. That includes a healthy lunch made from locally grown foods, networking opportunities, informational packets, and videos of each session.

The event’s partnering organizations include Thriving Together NCW, Chelan-Douglas Community Action Council, Upper Valley MEND, Initiative for Rural Innovation & Stewardship (IRIS), Central Washington Area Health Education Center, Community for the Advancement of Family Education (CAFÉ), Wenatchee Valley College, and Catholic Charities.

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