This lively discussion will focus on public policy in regards to food.  A must for those concerned about food security and hosted by our friend Richard Wolak. GLV

Please join us on October 16, World Food Day, as part of the Sustenance Festival to hear ideas and participate in a discussion of how we can work together towards a transition to a food system based on the right to food. Presentations and discussion will focus on how public policy and community-based food organizations can contribute to a more just and sustainable food system.

MC – Richard Wolak, Vancouver Foodster

Performance

“The New Veg in Town” by the DTES Kitchen Tables Project Outreach Team

Presentations from Thought Leaders

Nick Saul, Community Food Centres of Canada

Aart Schuurman-Hess, Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society

Doris Chow, DTES Kitchen Tables Project and Anna Cavouras, DTES Neighbourhood House

Victoria Bull and Fraser Stuart, Raise the Rates Campaign

Towards Change: Breakout Groups and Discussion

This event will replace the monthly VFPC meeting at City Hall that was scheduled to take place on this night. We hope you can join us here instead. 

*** In keeping that October 16 is also the first day of the Welfare Food Challenge, an event to highlight the inadequacy of welfare rates in BC, some very simple food (think peanut butter sandwiches or something of the like) will be served. ***