WTF is Happening With Food

We’ll eat, connect, and reflect on what nourishment means in our lives and in Kent. This is a casual, welcoming space to share ideas, meet neighbors, and hear from local organizations working to address food insecurity and build a more sustainable food system.

What to Bring

• A container and your own serviceware (to help us stay sustainable!)

Format Overview:

Arrival & Setup

Guests sign in, place contributions on a themed potluck table, and engage with a Visual Anchor Wall to share initial thoughts.

Welcome & Intention
Brief welcome and framing of the evening’s theme and goals.

Potluck Mingling & Visual Listening
Guests eat, mingle, and contribute to the Visual Wall, reflecting on community needs and ideas.

Small Group Listening Circles
Groups discuss prompts from partner organizations:
Where do you see this issue locally?
What challenges or needs exist?
What solutions or ideas do you imagine?

Partner Organizations Respond
Organizations briefly share:
What they’re doing locally
How their work addresses community needs
Where participants can help or get involved

Full Room Reflection & Co-Creation
Groups share insights with the full room.
Facilitator highlights connections between community ideas and organizational action.
Discussion of collaborative next steps.

Closing Reflection & Community Pledge
Guests make personal commitments to action (volunteering, donating, advocacy).
Contributions and pledges added to the Visual Wall/Community Pot.
Guests depart with soup from the potluck, taking home a tangible symbol of connection.

Core Features:

• Listening First: Center community voices to understand needs and experiences.
• Education & Action: Orgs share solutions and ways participants can help.
• Art Integration: Visual Wall and small-group art make the gathering creative and memorable.