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Addressing Hunger and Food Insecurity Among College Students
Start Date: 12/15/2021Start Time: 7:00 PM
End Date: 12/15/2021End Time: 8:00 PM

Event Description
While the holiday season puts a spotlight on the issues of hunger and food insecurity, many college students face these challenges year-round. During this virtual panel discussion, experts will explore factors that perpetuate hunger and food insecurity among college students and innovative strategies universities are implementing to combat these national issues.

Panelists include:
  • Maurice Cottman, Director, Student Center for Diversity and Inclusion, Drexel University
  • Evan Ehlers ’19, Founder and Executive Director, Sharing Excess
  • Tonii Hicks ’21 (Moderator), Culinary Director, People’s Kitchen and Program Director, Careers Through Culinary Arts (CCAP)
  • Madeline Rockett ’23, President, Drexel Urban Growers, Drexel University
  • Natalie Shaak '15, Operations Manager, Center for Hunger-Free Communities

Following the discussion, attendees will receive a curated list of ways they can support these issues including resources, organizations and conversation starters.

Registration is free and online at the Drexel Alumni Relations website.

For more information, contact Nikki Bromberg at nlb67@drexel.edu.

Contact Information:
Name: Nikki Bromberg
Email: nlb67@drexel.edu
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Online
Audience:
  • Everyone

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