How do we Measure Hunger: the Role of Data in Food and Nutrition Security

How do we Measure Hunger: the Role of Data in Food and Nutrition Security

Data is critical to identifying food and nutrition insecurity. This event will explore what we know, what we don’t, and how to learn more.

By CT CWCSEO

Date and time

Location

Legislative Office Building

300 Capitol Avenue #5100 Hartford, CT 06106

Agenda

12:30 PM - 12:40 PM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

12:40 PM - 1:00 PM

Presentation: New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA)

1:00 PM - 2:10 PM

Expert Panel Discussion

2:10 PM - 2:20 PM

Audience Q&A

2:20 PM - 2:30 PM

Closing Remarks

About this event

  • Event lasts 2 hours

Data is critical to identifying food and nutrition insecurity and determining what solutions are/will be effective. The data we have provides invaluable insights and there are new metrics in development, but there are also gaps that need to be filled. This event will explore what we know, what we don’t, and opportunities to expand data access in the future.

The event will feature a presentation on how state data access has been expanded in New Jersey and a panel of data experts from across Connecticut.

Location: Hearing Room 1D of the Legislative Office Building

The intended audiences for this event include:

  1. Community Members and Families
  2. Food Systems Professionals
  3. Policymakers

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FreeSep 17 · 12:30 PM EDT