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FARMINGTON – A pair of area organizations are joining to discuss the challenges of food insecurity in greater Franklin County, including how to better foster and share resources to help the hungry.
“No one should go hungry in our communities, yet children are arriving at school not having eaten, and more and more seniors are accessing area food pantries looking for help,” the organizations participating in the Food Summit said in a news release.
The United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and Healthy Community Coalition will lead a discussion of the challenges of food insecurity in the area, and an opportunity for better communication and collaboration to be fostered to share and increase resources. The organizations are looking for input from Franklin County residents, teachers, faith-based organizations, farmers, providers, and food pantry visitor “as we work together to develop opportunities to meet the growing need,” the release said.
The event will be 9-11:30 a.m. Thursday, April 6, at St Joseph’s Parish Hall, 133 Middle St. Farmington. For more information, contact the United Way of the Tri-Valley Area at 778-5048 or the Healthy Community Coalition at 779-2357. Those attending the event should RSVP to the United Way at intern@uwtva.org or call 778-5048.
Photo cutline: Participants on United Way of the Tri-Valley Area’s Caravan of Caring learn about the increasing numbers of families visiting the Tri-Town Ministerial Association Food Pantry. Learn more about the challenges of food insecurity at the Food Summit sponsored by United Way of the Tri-Valley Area and Healthy Community Coalition April 6 at St. Joseph’s Parish Hall in Farmington.
