đź“… Date: September 1
⏰ Time: 6 – 8 p.m.
đź“Ť Location:
Johnson County Arts
And Heritage Center
8788 Metcalf Ave,
Overland Park, KS 66212
Event is free, but we encourage attendees to RSVP
Food 4 Thought: Hunger Action Month
Hunger Action Month is a time for our community to come together, raise awareness, and take meaningful action to ensure our neighbors have the food they need to thrive. Join Harvesters for a special Food 4 Thought as we welcome our new President and CEO, Debbie Espinosa, hear the latest insights on hunger in our region—including new findings from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study—and explore how, together, we can create lasting change. Stay for a live Q&A, refreshments, and conversation as we kick off a month dedicated to building a stronger, hunger-free community.
EVENT SCHEDULE
6:00 p.m. – Welcome and introduction to Hunger Action Month
6:10 p.m. – Harvesters organizational update
6:20 p.m. – Special remarks and introduction of Harvesters’ new President and CEO, Debbie Espinosa
6:30 p.m. – The State of Hunger with Debbie Espinosa, featuring the latest insights from Feeding America’s Map the Meal Gap study
6:45 p.m. – Audience Q&A with Debbie Espinosa
7:00 p.m. – Social hour with refreshments and light appetizers
WHAT IS FOOD 4 THOUGHT?
Harvesters’ Food 4 Thought is a series of conversations about hunger in our community. Reducing food insecurity requires a multifaceted approach that combines immediate relief with long-term solutions. By understanding the causes and effects, and by taking proactive steps, we can work together to reduce hunger and build a healthier, more equitable community.