Wednesday, October 22, 2025Â
from 6-7:30 p.m.
Church of the Resurrection: Leawood
The Foundry – Building B
13720 Roe Ave.
Leawood, KS 66224
Please note there is construction currently underway at the Leawood Campus. Click here for a parking map and additional information.
Event is free, but we encourage attendees to RSVP
New Tools to End Hunger
A Conversation with Dr. Katie Martin
Join us for an inspiring evening with Dr. Katie Martin, CEO of More Than Food Consulting, LLC, a leading voice in transforming the charitable food system.
Dr. Martin will share her bold vision for shifting how we address food insecurity—from short-term food distribution to long-term, life-changing solutions. Through her work, she champions organizational and systems change that prioritizes dignity, equity, and lasting impact. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of food banking and how we can build a more just and effective hunger relief system.
Dr. Katie Martin
Katie Martin, PhD, is the CEO of More Than Food Consulting, LLC whose goal is to advance organizational and systems change in the charitable food system.
She is recognized as a thought leader on food security issues and has over 25 years of experience developing and evaluating programs to promote health, stability and financial wellbeing.
She gained inside knowledge working at a regional food bank for five years. Katie is also the author of the book Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries: New Tools to End Hunger, which was published in March 2021.
Learn more at www.katiesmartin.com.
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS
PREMIERE SPONSOR
VISION SPONSOR
Debra & Allen Parmet
WHAT IS FOOD FOR 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.
