The Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank annual meeting is set for March 19th, 6 to 8 p.m., at Ivy Tech Noblesville, 300 N. 17th St.
According to my news gathering partners at the Hamilton County Reporter, Ginger’s Cafe will provide appetizers from 6 to 7 p.m., in the atrium before going into the auditorium for the annual meeting at 7 p.m.
This year, the annual meeting will be a panel discussion with community leaders, pantry affiliates, clients and the public seeking out and answering some of the tough questions, digging deeper into the issues surrounding hunger and food insecurity here in Hamilton County. The event will highlight local partnerships and community participation in finding solutions for ending hunger right here in Hamilton County. There are more ways than just giving food that will help alleviate hunger.
This year’s panel includes numerous community leaders:
- Christine Altman, President of the Hamilton County Commissioners
- Lisa Samuels, Sheridan Youth Assistance Early Intervention Advocate and Coordinator for Sheridan School Pantry, Summer Lunch, and School Weekend BackSacks
- Jayne Slaton, Director of Merciful Help Center. Merciful Help has offered full wraparound services for families and children for over 30 years
- Food Pantry and Meal Program Clients, including a couple that receives needed assistance at one of our Hamilton County food pantries
- Ryan Nelson, Acclaimed Owner/Chef of Late Harvest Kitchen and North End Barbecue Restaurants in Indianapolis and longtime donor/volunteer/advocate for HCH Food Bank
To register for this free event, use this link. You can also contact Board President Mary Lou Finchum for more details at ced.1umc@gmail.com. Please park in the west lot from 16th Street and come in Door 9 or 10. There you will sign in and have the opportunity to interact with board members and key leaders.
Hamilton County Harvest Food Bank (HCH), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, supports over 40 food pantries and meal programs in neighborhoods all across Hamilton County with nonperishable food, fresh, locally grown produce, locally grown meat and network support. Since 2009, HCH has given over half a million meals into the Hamilton County food support network. HCH’s goal is to Work Together with YOU to Feed Hamilton County.