Hosted by Eastern Kentucky University and EngageKY, supported by AmeriCorps.
October 4, 2024 – EngageKY is proud to announce the 7th Kentucky Hunger Dialogue event, which is scheduled to take place on Friday, November 8, 2024 at Eastern Kentucky University. The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue is an AmeriCorps-supported statewide initiative aimed at addressing hunger and food insecurity through collaborative efforts, education, and advocacy.
This annual gathering aims to foster collaboration, innovation, and action among stakeholders to create a more equitable and food-secure Kentucky. The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue will bring together a diverse group of participants, including students, representatives from colleges and universities, food insecurity advocates, community leaders, and food justice activists from across Kentucky and will feature keynote speakers, panel discussions, interactive workshops, and networking opportunities, all designed to spark meaningful conversations and concrete solutions to address food insecurity on Kentucky college campuses and in Kentucky communities.
“We are excited to host the Kentucky Hunger Dialogue and to bring together such a dedicated group of individuals and organizations,” said Mindy Wilson, EngageKY Program Director. “By fostering dialogue and collaboration between college campuses and our communities, we can discover innovative solutions and drive real change together.”
Theme: Change Begins with Each of Us
Date: Friday, November 8th, 2024
Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Location: Eastern Kentucky University, 521 Lancaster Avenue, Richmond, KY
Website: http://kyhungerdialogue.org
The Kentucky Hunger Dialogue is open to the public. For more information about the event, including registration details, please visit the Kentucky Hunger Dialogue website.
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EngageKY, formerly known as Kentucky Campus Compact, has a rich history rooted in fostering community and civic engagement in Kentucky’s higher education institutions. Established in 2006, EngageKY has been a statewide leader in building a strong network throughout higher education to create positive change in our communities. EngageKY views colleges and universities as vital agents and architects of a diverse democracy, committed to educating students for responsible citizenship in ways that both deepen their education and improve the quality of community life.
Eastern Kentucky University, located at the nexus of the Bluegrass Region and the Appalachian foothills in Richmond, Kentucky, is a student-centered comprehensive regional university dedicated to high-quality instruction, service and scholarship. The Richmond campus has long been known as “The Campus Beautiful” for its attractive landscapes. With roots datingback to 1874, the university has a legacy as a “School of Opportunity” and is committed to the belief that high-quality education at all levels is the surest path to a higher quality of life.
AmeriCorps, the federal agency for national service and volunteerism, provides opportunities for Americans to serve their country domestically, address the nation’s most pressing challenges, improve lives and communities, and strengthen civic engagement. Each year, the agency places more than 200,000 AmeriCorps members and AmeriCorps Seniors volunteers in intensive service roles, and empowers millions more to serve as long-term, short-term, or one-time volunteers. Learn more at AmeriCorps.gov. AmeriCorps offers opportunities for individuals of all backgrounds to be a part of the national service community, grow personally and professionally, and receive benefits for their service.
Please address all media inquiries to:
Mindy Wilson, EngageKY, Program Director
mindy.wilson@engageky.org
