Harvest the Knowledge is a free, community forum designed to educate and mobilize participants around the goal of reducing food insecurity in Westchester County.

Local experts will examine lack of access to nutritional facts and foods, holistic approaches to nutrition, community gardens, and strategies for encouraging new leaders and empowering youth. Panel and discussion with potluck lunch, opportunity to network, and community tables with pertinent program information and materials. Childcare provided—including themed activities—for Westchester’s youngest advocates.

PANELISTS
Tracy Basile, food justice activist, writer, and adjunct environmental studies professor at Pace University.
Doug DeCandia, organic farmer and food growing coordinator at Westchester Food Bank.
Sonya Ennis, community services director and food pantry manager at First Seventh Day Adventist Church of White Plains.
Chloe Fernandez, program coordinator at Westchester County Junior Youth Council.
Yanira Padilla Cruz, patient advocate at Open Door.
Rev. Richard Witt, executive director at Rural & Migrant Ministry.

Full information at: 
http://www.firstbaptistwhiteplains.org/

Free parking in the church lots.

Individuals interested in attending should sign up at
https://www.facebook.com/events/122987821730402/
or https://www.eventbrite.com/e/harvest-the-knowlege-educate-to-empower-tickets-39498637488.

The event is supported by First Baptist Church of White Plains, Sun & Moon Yoga, Volunteer New York!, Westchester Junior Youth Council (Family Services of Westchester), Tower Garden and Whole Health Whole Home.