2022 Dallas Hunger Summit

The Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions (DCHS) is a collaborative of organizations and individuals working together to reduce food insecurity and promote equitable access to healthy food for our neighbors in Dallas County.VISION: The DCHS exists to ensure all in Greater Dallas live in a community where there is sustainable and equitable access to healthy and nutritious food.MISSION: Through cross-sector collaboration, DCHS works with the community to identify challenges and solutions towards achieving equitable access to healthy and nutritious food.

Dallas Coalition for Hunger Solutions

Join us for a return to our live gathering of concerned community leaders and stakeholders in food security and food equity!

Baylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing

Hunger, WHY? There are New Approaches and Solutions!September 16, 20229:00 - 11:30 AMBaylor University Louise Herrington School of Nursing, 333 N. Washington Avenue, Dallas, Texas 75246Coming out of the pandemic, we are waiving the registration fee and abbreviating the event this year. However, you must register to attend.You can expect the same level of excellence with notable national and local experts providing their perspectives on the issues and solutions that can work.This year's featured speakers will address why food insecurity and food inequity persist and new approaches for making an impact and effecting change.Featured Speakers:Froswá Booker-Drew, Ph.D., Chief Executive Officer, Soulstice Consultancy, LLC. Former Vice President Community Affairs and Strategic Alliances, State Fair of Texas. Co-Founder, HERitage Giving Circle. Author, Empowering Charity: A New Narrative of Philanthropy.Katie S. Martin, Ph.D., CEO, More Than Food Consulting, LLC. Former Executive Director, Foodshare Institute for Hunger Research &amp; Solutions. Author, Reinventing Food Banks and Pantries: New Tools to End Hunger.The Reverend Yvette Blair-Lavallais, D.Min., Public Theologian. Food Justice Strategist and Scholar. Author, Scrimpin' and Scrapin':The Hardships and Hustle of Women and Food Security in Texas. Cara Cliburn Allen, Ph.D., Assistant Director of Research, Baylor University Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. Food Security Researcher.Master of Ceremonies, James Ramirez, M.S., City of Dallas Office of Community Care/ Senior ServicesFor more information, contact Wyonella Henderson-Greene at wyonella_henderson-greene@baylor.edu or call 254-710-8864.

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