We thank our Agency Partners for joining us at the 2012 Harvest of Knowledge Conferences this March. These two days of collaborative learning would not have been possible without our generous hosts:
Over 350 representatives from nearly 150 Santa Clara and San Mateo County agencies gathered to share concerns and ideas. Kathy Jackson, Second Harvest Food Bank's CEO gave the State of the Food Bank, highlighting how services will grow to support the needs of our Partner Agencies. Drew Starbird, Ph.D. shared his work on the Hunger Index which measures the extent of hunger in the counties we serve. We also heard from Christopher Gardner, Ph.D., who introduced ways to engage clients and community leaders to build a strong community food system.
We had seven specially created workshops led by community experts to spur open dialogue and learning. You may revisit any of the workshop or general presentations with the materials below.
Presentations from the Workshop Sessions
Secrets of Grassroots Fund Raising
Hear from your peers and share your success stories
Volunteer Best Practices
Are they in place at your nonprofit?
It Will Happen: Preparing for the Next Disaster
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My Plate, Your Plate, Our Plate
Using the MyPlate Model to provide healthy food choices for your clients
Can You Hear Me Now?
Leveraging new and traditional media to get your message heard
How to Make the Most of Food Bank Resources
It Takes More than Food: Resources for Your Clients
Applied Materials Presentation | Oracle Presentation
Presentations from the General Session and Keynote Address
The Hunger Index
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Understanding Your Organization's Role in Building a Strong Community Food System
Awards
At the Harvest of Knowledge Conferences, the following Agencies and Individuals were recognized for exemplary service to our community:
Produce Award
Valley Medical Center Produce Mobile
Outstanding Produce Mobile Sponsor
Samaritan House Produce Mobile
Outstanding Produce Mobile Sponsor
Step Up Award
Most Holy Trinity Church
Outstanding Partnership
Antioch Baptist Church
Outstanding Partnership
Mater Dolorosa Catholic Church
Outstanding Partnership
Church of Christ
Outstanding Partnership
McCown/Takalo Anti-Hunger Advocacy Award
Maureen Wadiak
Community Services Agency
Rayna Lehman, Director
AFL-CIO Community Services
San Mateo County Central Labor Council
Labor Liaison to United Way of the Bay Area
Second Harvest Food Bank could not operate without our dedicated partner agencies. Through continued collaboration, we hope to eliminate local hunger.
Thank you for your partnership.