📅 Date: June 23
⏰ Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Location:
Riverfront Community Center
123 S Esplanade St.,
Leavenworth, KS 66048
Event is free, but we encourage attendees to RSVP
Food 4 Thought: Veteran Hunger
Harvesters – The Community Food Network invites community members to an engaging and informative Food 4 Thought event focused on Veteran Hunger, an important issue impacting those who have served our country. This event will bring together local partners, service organizations, and experts to raise awareness, share resources, and foster meaningful dialogue around food security for veterans in our region.
The evening will begin with a reception and community resource tabling at 6 p.m., providing attendees an opportunity to connect with local organizations offering support services. The formal program will begin at 6:30 p.m., featuring a panel of experienced leaders and advocates working directly with veterans.
Panelists Include:
Melissa Hodges,
BSN, RN, CDCES
Health Promotion Disease Prevention Program Manager, Kansas City VA Medical Center
Donnie Wilson,
MSW, CPN, RN, CDCES
Service Manager, St. Michael’s Veterans Center
Sister Vickie Perkins
Sisters of Charity – Leavenworth
Paul M Finley
East Regional Manager Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF)
Salvation Army
Moderator
Jury Paulson
Director of Community Impact, Harvesters – The Community Food Network
A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS
This event is made possible thanks to the generous support of KCNSC, Debra and Allen Parmet, and Azura Credit Union, and is co-hosted by the Leavenworth Council on Aging, United Way of Leavenworth County, and Sisters of Charity – Leavenworth.
Through thoughtful conversation and collaboration, this Food 4 Thought event aims to deepen community understanding and inspire action to address food insecurity among veterans. All are encouraged to attend and be part of the conversation.
Debra &
Allen Parmet
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.
