Join advocacy experts, elected officials and others who are passionate about hunger issues at Hunger Task Force’s Anti-Hunger Advocates Conference, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29 at South Division High School. Learn about nutrition programs, the legislative process and current trends in policy making, and walk in the shoes of the hungry during a Hunger Simulation. Cost is $15, and includes light breakfast, coffee and all training materials. No one will be refused participation if they cannot pay the fee. Free childcare for children ages 2 and up will be provided.
On-line registration is currently closed. Walk-up registration begins at 8 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. Hope to see you there!
Workshops include:
- Food for Today How would you buy food if you lost your job? Where can you go for help? What if you were new to the country and couldn’t speak English or had difficulty navigating public transportation? Hunger Task Force’s simulation gives you an opportunity to walk in the shoes of individuals and families trying to locate an acceptable supply of food. Participants will also learn about Hunger Task Force's education work.
- MPS: Where We've Been, Where We're Going Since Hunger Task Force was founded in 1974, we have collaborated with Milwaukee Public Schools on a variety of projects intended to reduce childhood hunger and improve nutrition. Learn about our successful recent campaigns and partnerships, and our ambitious future plans, including a long-term study that promises to have national impact on how and where school breakfasts are served.
- Immigrant Access to Nutrition Programs The recent trend toward federal immigration reform has spurred many local and state governments to propose laws limiting immigrant rights. Here in Wisconsin, anti-immigrant ordinances in Arcadia and Green Bay have received national attention, and a provision in the assembly state budget that would require citizenship verification in order to receive Food Share and other government benefits. This workshop will summarize anti-immigrant legislation, explain what it might mean for people’s access to Food and Nutrition programs, and allow for community dialogue to discuss strategies for countering current anti-immigrant fervor and ensuring access to nutritious food for all of our Wisconsin residents.
- The 2007 Farm Bill: Shaping Federal Food Policy The U.S. Congress is passing a new Farm Bill that will govern food and agricultural policy for years to come. The Farm Bill establishes a broad range of federal hunger, farm and conservation programs and is the basis for billions of dollars in annual funding for programs as diverse as Food Stamps, the Conservation Reserve Program, and farm commodity payments. The Farm Bill is a major vehicle for eliminating hunger through food and nutrition programs, which provide critical support for millions of low-income people in the United States who would otherwise go hungry. We will discuss why the Farm Bill has generated so much interest this year and explore ways to engage in Farm Bill-related advocacy as the bill heads toward passage this fall.
- Citizen Advocacy 101: A Two-Part Workshop with Mordecai Lee Our state and federal elected officials are making tough decisions on how to spend your tax dollars. Do you want to learn how the policy-making process works? Do you want tips on how to conduct an effective meeting with a public official? Do you want to learn how to testify at a public hearing? What are the do’s and don’t of citizen advocacy? These topics, and more, will be covered by former State Senator and current UWM political science professor Mordecai Lee. Learn how to help Hunger Task Force advocate for investment in nutrition programs that fight hunger—and have fun doing it!
Taller en Contra del Hambre
8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. El Sábado, 29 de Septiembre
Conectar con sus colegas en contra del hambre para investigar los temas relacionados con los derechos del inmigrante y los programas de nutrición; aprender nuevas estrategias para combatir el hambre; y participar en un Simulacro de Hambre para saber como será tener hambre en Milwaukee. Se proveerá de cuidado de niños para su mejor obtención de la información.
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