One third of all food produced worldwide is wasted, amounting to 1.3 billion tons per year, according to the U.N.’s Food and Agriculture Organization. While hundreds of millions go hungry across the world, governments struggle to prioritize sustainable food production and consumption.
Experts each representing a different sector of the food industry – producers, consumers, and service providers – will discuss how Atlanta addresses food insecurity, and give their own vision for ending hunger and food waste both here in Georgia and around the world.
Featuring:
Kyle Waide, CEO, Atlanta Community Food Bank
Elly Kaganzi, Deputy Director- Agriculture & Market Systems at CARE
Chef Zu, Chef & Founder, Kings Apron
Cicely Garrett, Deputy Chief Resilience Officer, City of Atlanta
Jamila Norman, Owner, Patchwork City Farms
Council Members: $10 | Non-members: $15
New to local food? Reconnect with where your food comes from and experience Atlanta’s food movement by attending an event below near you!
Local food leaders and organizations are always welcome to submit food and farm-related events located in metro Atlanta below.
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Earlier Event: October 31
Garden Queen & Cultured South presents Wednesday Lunch Series
Later Event: November 2
Red Clay Soiree
