The program highlights best practices of faith-based organizations and civic society partners regarding rural food insecurity.

The meeting is hosted by the USDA Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships at the Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement. The program will highlight best practices and innovative examples of faith-based organizations and civic society partners as they address rural food insecurity through innovative partnerships with food hubs and churches/houses of worship.

Agenda

• 10:00 - 10:03 pm Introduction and Welcome

  • Alex Córdova, Center for Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

• 10:03 - 10:15 pm Leadership Remarks

  • Dr. Lisa Ramírez, Director, USDA Office of Partnerships and Public Engagement 

  • Dr. Melissa Rogers, Executive Director, White House Office of Faith Based and Neighborhood Partnerships, Senior Advisor to the President for Faith and Public Policy

• 10:15 – 10:45 pm Ensuring Healthy Food for All: Addressing Rural Food Insecurity

  • Monica McCann, The Conservation Fund

  • Davon Goodwin, Sandhills AgInnovation Center

  • Rev. Dr. Tony W. Barr, Sr., Executive Secretary-Treasurer, NC General Baptist State Convention

• 10:45 - 10:50 pm Questions

• 10:50 - 10:57 pm Community Facilities and Food Security

  • Chad Parker, Deputy Administrator, Community Programs, USDA Rural Development

• 10:57 - 11:00 pm Closing