National Hunger Awareness Day June 6

The Politics of Hunger: A Town Hall Meeting

In observance of National Hunger Awareness Day, Channel One is hosting "The Politics of Hunger: A Town Hall Meeting". Hunger is a persistent and pervasive problem in America and perhaps the "solvable" of all social and economic problems we face. The upcoming town hall meeting is an opportunity to discuss the issue of hunger and engage in a solution-oriented discussion. The meeting is free and open to the public. The meeting will be moderated and will include time for questions from the audience.

When: National Hunger Awareness Day, June 6, 2006
Time: 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Where: Christ United Methodist Church, 400 5th Avenue SW, Rochester, MN 55902
Moderator: John Darlington, Lead Pastor, Christ United Methodist Church

Panelists:
Paul Fleissner, Director, Olmsted County Community Services
Steve Francisco, Federal Policy Director, Minnesota Council of Nonprofits
Jim Koppel, Executive Director, Children's Defense Fund, Minnesota
Barb Downs, Director, Outreach & Program Services, Channel One
Kris Jacobs, Executive Director, Jobs Now Coalition

For more information, please contact Carla Johnson, Executive Director. She can be reached by e-mail at carlajohnson@channel-one.org, or by phone at 507-424-1716.

For more information on National Hunger Awareness Day events and activities, please visit www.hungerday.org.