Philadelphia Food Policy and the Next Mayor

Philadelphia Food Policy and the Next Mayor Forum

The Philadelphia Food Policy Advisory Council (FPAC) invites you to a free, public mayoral forum on Food Policy and the Next Mayor at the Pennsylvania Convention Center on Sunday, April 12th from 11:30am to 1:00pm in conjunction with Philly Farm and Food Fest for an exciting opportunity to discuss the future of food policy in Philadelphia. FPAC will release its food policy platform and mayoral candidates will have the opportunity to respond.

Jonathan Deutsch, Professor and Founding Director of the Center for Hospitality & Sport Management at Drexel University and FPAC Appointed Member, will moderate discussion.

Diane Cornman-Levy, Executive Director of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers and Co-Chair of FPAC, will provide background on FPAC and the current state of Philadelphia food policy.

Registration is required to attend as seating is limited. Help us spread the word using #phillyfpac.

If you have any questions, please direct them to event organizer and FPAC Appointed Member Bryan Fenstermaker.

Thank you to our sponsors Drexel University, The Enterprise Center CDC, Fair Food, Federation of Neighborhood Centers, Merck Family Fund, St. Christopher's Foundation for Children, the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, and the Philly Farm and Food Fest.

Philly Farm and Food Fest

Forum attendees are welcome to purchase tickets for our host event, the Philly Farm and Food Fest taking place on Sunday, April 12 from 11am to 4pm at the Convention Center. Fest is an annual marketplace for farmers and local food producers to showcase their products to a diverse audience. Tickets are available online in advance, and at the door.