Forum - "Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community"
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Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community
Thursday, May 1, 2025 from 7pm – 8:30 pm, Free
Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community
Join us for an engaging and informative forum, hosted by Newton Community Farm, exploring the complexities of food access and sustainability in our region.
Date: Thursday, May 1, 2025 at 7pm
Location: Campus Center Auditorium, UMass Mt. Ida Campus, 100 Carlson Avenue, Newton
This event brings together leaders in local food systems to discuss the pressing challenges of ensuring equitable food access and the innovative solutions shaping our community’s future.
Featured Speakers:
Greg Maslowe – Farm Manager, Newton Community Farm
Glynn Lloyd – Executive Director, Nectar, Founder of City Fresh Foods & Co-Founder of Urban Farming Institute
Jeff Lemburg – Executive Director, Newton Food Pantry
Usha Thakrar – Executive Director, Boston Area Gleaners
Learn about:
- The impact of local farms and urban agriculture on food security
- Community-driven approaches to reducing food waste and distributing fresh produce
- Opportunities to support and engage with food justice initiatives
This forum is made possible thanks to The Bard Family Environmental Education Fund and with special thanks to UMass for providing the space.
Join us as we work together to create a more just and resilient food system!
For more details, visit www.newtoncommunityfarm.org.
Questions?
Call or email us: (617) 916-9655 or admin@newtoncommunityfarm.org