Congressman DeSaulnier Joins Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano for Hunger Roundtable
Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Mark DeSaulnier (CA-11) announced he will join the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano as well as community leaders for a roundtable discussion on local efforts to address hunger and the work ahead to end food insecurity in advance of the first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years aimed at driving policy solutions to the nationwide hunger crisis. Congressman DeSaulnier will share the examples, stories, and progress in Contra Costa and California with the White House.
WHAT: Roundtable discussion with Congressman DeSaulnier and the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano in advance of first White House Conference on Food, Nutrition, and Health in over 50 years
WHO: Congressman Mark DeSaulnier; from the Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano: President & CEO Joel Sjostrom, Legislative Advocacy Associate Bob Rilling-Smith, Lead CalFresh Outreach Coordinator Lizette Avalos, Board Member and Community Advocate Jenny Berten; from the Food Research & Action Center (FRAC): SNAP Deputy Director Andrew Cheyne; from the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB): Senior Policy Advocate Itzul Gutierrez; from the California Child Care Resource & Referral Network: Director of Public Policy Keisha Nzewi; from Mount Diablo High School: Teacher Cindy Gershen; from Contra Costa County Employment & Human Services Department: Director Marla Stuart
WHEN: Tuesday, August 30th 2:00 PM - 3:30 PM PST
WHERE: The Food Bank of Contra Costa and Solano’s warehouse located at 4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, CA 94520
WHY: A roundtable discussion to address the root causes of hunger in America in advance of the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition, and Health in September
HOW: For additional information please contact Bob Rilling-Smith at (925) 289-9132 or brilling-smith@foodbankccs.org
The event is open to press and photographers.