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ISU, Idaho Food Bank to host Eastern Idaho Hunger Summit Oct. 19
Courtesy of University Relations
Issue date: 10/17/07 Section: News
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Breakout sessions are scheduled for the afternoon in which specific groups, from students to church organizations, will learn ways to combat hunger within their spheres and set goals for eradicating the problem in the state. State Rep. Donna Boe will host a session titled "Advocacy versus Lobbying," teaching participants how to effectively work with congress members on issues like hunger.
Vailas will be the welcome speaker for the summit. She received her doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Wisconsin. Vailas serves in many capacities beyond her role as ISU's first lady. She is the director of development and education for the Public Hospital Cooperative. She also volunteers on the governing board of Portneuf Medical Center and with the Idaho Food Bank capital campaigns.
Lacey, of the food bank, also will speak on hunger statistics in Idaho, the role of the Idaho Food Bank in the community and how the public can help.
"Southeast Idaho can be one of the hardest places to live if you face hunger," said Lacey. "Many people wear blinders and don't see the problem. We don't see what we don't want to see. My hope is to rid the state of hunger so we won't need food banks any longer."
For more information on the summit, contact Lacey at (208) 233-8811 or Laura McKnight from ISU health and nutrition sciences at (208) 282-2961.
Vailas will be the welcome speaker for the summit. She received her doctorate in nutritional sciences from the University of Wisconsin. Vailas serves in many capacities beyond her role as ISU's first lady. She is the director of development and education for the Public Hospital Cooperative. She also volunteers on the governing board of Portneuf Medical Center and with the Idaho Food Bank capital campaigns.
Lacey, of the food bank, also will speak on hunger statistics in Idaho, the role of the Idaho Food Bank in the community and how the public can help.
"Southeast Idaho can be one of the hardest places to live if you face hunger," said Lacey. "Many people wear blinders and don't see the problem. We don't see what we don't want to see. My hope is to rid the state of hunger so we won't need food banks any longer."
For more information on the summit, contact Lacey at (208) 233-8811 or Laura McKnight from ISU health and nutrition sciences at (208) 282-2961.
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