Vaccines help keep us healthy and protect people with weakened immune systems. They have even helped to eliminate some diseases. Routine immunization is an important measure for preventing and controlling infections. Gaps in immunization can put more people at risk of getting sick from vaccine-preventable diseases. Moreover, failing to stay up to date with immunizations […]
Theme: Honoring the Past, Treasuring the Present, Shaping the Future
The purpose of this conference is to offer educational opportunities for WIC staff. There will be both general sessions with topics pertaining to all employees and breakout sessions which offer more specific subjects. The breakout sessions will be split into three tracks: Nutrition, Leadership, and Breastfeeding. CPEU credits may be earned by attending sessions. Additionally, […]
This webinar will gather a roundtable of experts to discuss the advantages of Food is Medicine as a preventative health measure and explore alternative and complementary approaches to improve population health and health equity at the policy and systems level.
Minnesota WIC will be celebration 50 years of WIC at our 2024 training conference. The theme for the conference is "Step into the Future of WIC". At this all day event WIC staff from across the state of Minnesota will gather together to celebrate all that we have accomplished while energizing us for the work […]
Explore groundbreaking efforts transforming early childhood nutrition. Featuring two dynamic presentations, we will share real-life stories of the amazing impact of the Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure program, in collaboration with Head Start and YMCA of the USA. You will hear from key leaders who are pioneering these impactful nutrition programs in preschool settings, helping to combat childhood obesity and promote healthy habits for life. Learn how food education plays an important role in combating food insecurity for many families.
Two powerful and inspiring conversations on how we are transforming the lives of children with the challenges of special needs and those with childhood obesity. We will discuss how Dr. Yum’s Preschool Food Adventure supports children of all abilities in developing healthy relationships with food. We will also hear from Gavin Cooper and his mother and their incredible journey with the Touchpoints program and its impact on managing Gavin’s health and self-esteem. Learn how these innovative programs are creating lasting health habits for children and families.
Alliance to End Hunger’s Hunger Free Communities Summit is an annual conference that attracts hundreds of hunger-fighters across the country from governments, nonprofits, faith-based organizations, corporations, foundations, students and community residents.
Join us on Thursday, November 14 as we explore solutions and best practices for ending hunger at the community level and the policies that underpin this work at the federal level. This year we showcase innovative, multisector solutions to create systemic change, and explore how we can best fight hunger through legislation and policies such as the Farm Bill, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Special Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children Program (WIC).
The Summit will feature workshops that will highlight effective policies or programs for reducing community food insecurity; addressing root causes of hunger and social justice; sharing best practices and resources; demonstrating effective multi-sector collaborations; and building skills among participants.
The Summit will highlight state and local partners who are doing outstanding work to reach underserved populations, address equity, create new partnerships and/or implement innovative programs in their communities.
The event registration fee is $50 per person. All sessions will be recorded and your registration will allow you to view any sessions you may have missed in the conference platform for up to 30 days.
Interested in past HFC Summits? You can see past summit content at our YouTube page at https://www.youtube.com/@alliancetoendhunger3122/playlists.
Interested in sponsoring this event? See our sponsorship opportunities at https://alliancetoendhunger.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/2024-HFC-Summit-Sponsor-Opportunities.pdf.
