CCUSA to Participate in White House’s Roundtable on Combating Hunger Washington, DC—On Thursday, March 13, Catholic Charities USA will join U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Ed Schafer and the White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives for a Compassion in Action Roundtable entitled, “Faith-Based and Community Solutions to Hunger at Home and Abroad.” Jedd Medefind will convene the discussion highlighting impacts of federal partnerships with faith-based and community organizations to provide children and low-income people access to food, a healthful diet, and nutrition education. Additionally, the roundtable will focus on innovative policies and partnerships to alleviate hunger abroad. Details and the agenda are below.
WHERE:
The White House, Eisenhower Executive Office Building (EEOB) Room 450
WHEN:
Thursday, March 13
1 p.m. – 3 p.m. EDT
Members of the press arrive at the Northwest Appointment Gate by 12:30 p.m. EDT to ensure entry.
NOTE: Members of the press who do not have a White House press credential must fax his or her name (as it appears on his or her driver's license), Social Security number and date of birth on company letterhead to (202) 456-7019 no later than 5 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12, 2008. For additional credentialing or logistical questions, please call (202) 456-7348. CONTACT: Rebecca Neale, The White House, Office of Communications, 202-456-7348 AGENDA
1:00 pm
Welcome and Introduction
Jedd Medefind, Special Assistant to the President and Deputy Director, White House Office of Faith-Based and Community Initiatives
1:10 pm
Keynote Remarks
Secretary Ed Schafer, U.S. Department of Agriculture
1:30 pm
Domestic Partnerships
Moderator: Patricia Mancha, Acting Director, Office of Strategic Initiatives, Partnerships, and Outreach, USDA Food and Nutrition Service
Panelist: Pastor Joseph Wingo, CEO, Angel Food Ministries
Panelist: Robert Bush, Director, East Texas Food Bank
Panelist: Candy Hill, Senior Vice President of Social Policy and Government Affairs, Catholic Charities USA
2:15 pm
International Partnerships
Moderator: Kirk Miller, Associate Administrator, USDA Foreign Agricultural Service
Panelist: George Antoun, Regional Director, Middle East & Caucasus, International Orthodox Christian Charities
Panelist: Beth Sheehy, Senior Representative, Planet Aid
Panelist: Lara Evans, Technical Specialist, Grants Acquisition and Management Global Food Resources Team, World Vision
3:00 pm
Closing Remarks |