The 7th Annual Kentucky Hunger Dialogue, hosted by Eastern Kentucky University and EngageKY, will take place November 8th, 2024. This dynamic event will serve as a hub for interdisciplinary collaborations, bringing together students, representatives from colleges and universities, anti-hunger advocates, community leaders, and food justice activists from across Kentucky.
The event welcomes both college and high school students to foster networking and knowledge sharing, focusing on innovative strategies to address the pressing issue of food security within the state.
The annual Kentucky Hunger Dialogue serves as a platform for impactful conversations, idea exchange, and the development of collaborative solutions to combat food insecurity. Through the convergence of students, non-profit organizations, educators, and engaged community members, the event promotes the fusion of diverse perspectives and expertise, aiming to alleviate food insecurity.
| 8:45am – 9:30am | Registration/Breakfast | |
| 9:30am – 10:30am | Welcome and Keynote Presentation “The State of College Student Hunger at Eastern Kentucky University: Where we are and where we are going“ Abbigail Hickey and Amanda Green, EKU | |
| 10:30am – 10:45am | Break | |
| 10:45am – 12:20pm | Breakout Workshops “Using Food as Medicine Across Kentucky“ Robin Kunkel, Kentucky Equal Justice Center/Kentucky Food Action Network, and Jessica Klein, Kentucky Center for Economic Policy “WellCare’s Community Connections Model, Food Partnerships and Programs“ Jarrod Roberts, WellCare Health Plans “Advocating for Food Security: Navigating State Government“ Jordan Ojile, Feeding Kentucky | |
| 12:20pm – 1:20pm | Lunch | |
| 1:20pm – 2:20pm | Group Discussion “S’More Community, Less Hunger: The CELTS Initiative to Fight Food Insecurities“ Mason Logan and Utsa Seth, Berea College | |
| 2:20pm – 2:30pm | Break | |
| 2:30pm – 3:30pm | LEGO Serious Play Reflection Mindy Wilson, EngageKY | |
| 3:30pm – 4:00pm | Poster Making for National Hunger & Homelessness Week | |
| 4:00pm – 4:15pm | Closing |
Eastern Kentucky University
Berea College
EngageKY
Feeding Kentucky
Kentucky Center for Economic Policy
Kentucky Equal Justice Center
Kentucky Food Action Network
Office of the First Lady of Kentucky
WellCare Health Plans
To register a group, please make sure to create a spreadsheet with the following information for your attendees: full name, email address, any dietary restrictions/needs, and any disability needs for the attendee. A spreadsheet template can be found here.
Deadline to register: October 30, 2024
Cost to attend: Free to attend thanks to funds from the EngageKY+ Volunteer Generation Fund grant
Deadline to register: October 30, 2024
Cost to attend: Free to attend thanks to funds from the EngageKY+ Volunteer Generation Fund grant