Events for September 30, 2024 - September 30, 2024

Farm to school can be an effective strategy for shifting power and advancing racial equity in the food system when communities come together to implement practices that affirm cultural and community values, and center the voices and desires of people who have been marginalized, exploited and excluded from the current system. On this panel, hear from experienced farm to school and farm to ECE practitioners about how food and food education initiatives are building power in their communities.

Register Here Film Screening & Discussion: Food Crossing Lines Advocacy, community organizing, and stakeholder collaboration are key to making equitable food systems a reality. The farm stand at Little Ones Learning Center in Clayton County, Georgia – where the child well-being index among the lowest of the metro Atlanta counties – is a prime example. In this mini-documentary screening, learn how the Little Lions Farm Stand, housed at Little Ones Learning Center and supported by the Hands, Heart, and Soul Project, overcame legal and regulatory obstacles to make sustainable and organic produce – grown onsite at the community garden and sourced from local farms – accessible to their community. After viewing the documentary, key stakeholders from the Little Lions Farm Stand will share their perspectives and answer questions. This is a great opportunity to learn how local organizing and a commitment to change can shift power and cultivate justice, one community food project at a time.

Depression is common among pregnant women and new mothers and can affect the health of mother and child. This webinar will discuss the importance of identifying women who may benefit from mental health supports and services. It will also provide concrete recommendations on strategies for conducting depression screening and responding to positive screens.

In the United States, one in four adults has a disability and the pandemic has disproportionately impacted this community and made it more difficult to access care. Some people with disabilities were more likely to become infected with or have a severe illness from COVID-19 due to underlying medical conditions or living situations. The pandemic also affected their psychological and financial health, with people with disabilities experiencing higher rates of unemployment than the general population. While individuals with disabilities were often given higher priority status for receiving the vaccine, many of the COVID-19 vaccine websites violated disability rights, hindering access. This webinar will explore these challenges and showcase strategies to address the diverse needs of people living with disabilities and work toward health equity

An overview of self-love, including the science of self love and how it affects relationships.  Plus, tools to help you practice and implement self-love in your daily life.

A deeper exploration of self-love, including how to set self-love goals, create healthy boundaries, and prioritize yourself even when life gets in the way.

In this event from Summer Learning series, discover the importance of early nutrition for infants. Find out how Early Head Start programs can better support new mothers.

For food service staff