The CA-NV Conference United Women in Faith  invite you to a zoom presentation with

       Jennifer Ott – Former Director of the Department of Agriculture in Nevada
       Pastor Dawn Blundell – Epworth UMC
       Pastor Ella Luna-Garza – Merced UMC
                    Jennifer Metcalf – Schurz Tribe
        
Saturday, June 24th – 9 am to Noon
        Registration information is below
 
Food insecurity has gone up since 2019 from 1 in 8 individuals being food insecure to 1 in 6 in 2023.  Minorities, disabled, elderly, women, and children are over represented among the food insecure.  However, individuals considered middle class are increasingly finding it difficult to afford food.  Food banks are finding it difficult to keep up with demand.  In the meantime, food is going to landfills to decompose and give off methane a powerful greenhouse gas.

We will hear from pastors addressing the needs in their communities: rural Nevada and Central Valley. The Schurz tribe in Nevada is presenting how they are addressing Food Sovereignty.  The former director of the Nevada Department of Agriculture will discuss public policy at the federal and state levels that could help alleviate food insecurity. She will also discuss how this issue relates to climate change and our economic system. 

Our opening devotion will be led by Belinda Robinson, a Bay Area community activist and worship leader.
 
Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcodO-orjorHdSnwxA0BJ3t48Vlet3ToTXT
 
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
Registration Deadline: Friday, June 23rd