Food Security. D.C. Food Security Regional Call. Friday, December 2, 2022 1pm-3:15pm ET

 

Metro DC Food Security Regional Call December 2, 2022 2 pm to 3:15 pm Microsoft Teams meeting Click here to join the meeting Meeting ID: 272 183 627 431 Passcode: JjyApo Download Teams | Join on the web   Or call in (audio only) +1 202-650-0424,,458573570# Phone Conference ID: 458 573 570# 2023 Food Security and Resilience Legislative and Policy Priorities Briefing Ahead of the Maryland and Virginia 2023 legislative sessions, and next District of Columbia Council Period, this year’s meeting will focus on agreed upon and emerging priorities of groups or coalitions working to improve food security and food system resilience at the state-level. In addition to sharing priorities, speakers may also address how they plan to monitor, evaluate, and potentially support, proposed legislation.  Several other topics, including time for local updates, are included in this year’s agenda.  This meeting will be recorded. Agenda WELCOME 2:00 pm: Lindsay Smith, Regional Food Systems Planner, Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments • Welcome! Please share your name and affiliation in the chat • Regional context for this year’s briefing   2023 LEGISLATIVE AND POLICY PRIORITIES BRIEFING: DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA, MARYLAND, AND VIRGINIA 2:05 pm: Remarks and discussion with Ona Balkus, DC Food Policy Director on behalf of the DC Food Policy Council  2:20 pm: Eddie Oliver, Executive Director, Federation of Virginia Food Banks on behalf of the Virginia Food Access Coalition  2:35 pm: Brittany Cook, Food Resilience Specialist, Executive Office, Maryland Department of Emergency Management on behalf of the Maryland Food System Resiliency Council 2:50 pm: Additional Discussion and Q & A OTHER UPDATES 3:00 pm: USDA Regional Food Business Centers Application Update Lauren DeSimone, Food System Financing Advisor, Virginia Community Capital Dalila Boclin, Food Works Group Lauren and Dalila will provide an update on the status of the Regional Food Business Centers application for the Chesapeake Region, including how interested organizations can provide letters of support for the proposal.  3:05 pm: Community Announcements Open time for local, state, or regional announcements