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SESSIONS

SESSION SCHEDULE

*Sessions subject to change as speakers are finalized

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

MAINSTAGE

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

8:30AM

Welcome and Preview

9-10AM

Creating Just Food Rescue Operations: Common Pitfalls & How to Avoid Them

10-11AM

From Funding to Food Pharmacies: How Do You Leverage Your Local Healthcare System?

11-12PM

Putting Food Within Reach: Starting Your Own Community Fridge and Food Hub

BREAKOUT SESSION:

Fleet Food Rescue

Pros, cons and best practices for employee-driven vehicle rescue

12-1PM

KEYNOTE: Changing the Narrative on "Charity"

Looking at the Real ROI of Food Rescue

1-2PM

Unlocking the Volume and Value of Prepared Food Rescue

BREAKOUT SESSION:

Hidden Bounty:

Leveraging the power of local gardeners

2-3PM

Keys to Food Procurement: Getting in the Door for Institutional Food Rescue

3-4PM

Campus Collaborations: Addressing Hunger, Food Waste & Partnerships on the Campuses in Our Communities

4-5PM

Going Beyond Pounds: Measuring Your Impact and Why It Matters

BREAKOUT SESSION:

How to Start a Food Rescue

5PM

Closing and Preview for Day 2

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

MAINSTAGE

BREAKOUT SESSIONS

8:30AM

Welcome and Preview

9-10AM

Access for All: Addressing Disability, Gender & Sexual Identity, and Other Often-Ignored Barriers to Food Security and Access

10-11AM

From Field to Fork: Maximizing Farm Partnerships

11-12PM

Spent Grain and Stale Bread: Preserving the Value of Food Through Upcycling

12-1PM

Stronger Together: Collaboration for a Progressive Food System

BREAKOUT SESSION:

Volunteer Food Rescue

Pros, cons and best practices for volunteer-based food recovery

1-2PM

Real Talk with Major Grocery Chains: What Are They Looking for in Rescue Partners?

2-3PM

Fundraising in a Post-COVID World: How to Set Yourself Apart in an Increasingly Competitive Market

BREAKOUT SESSION:

SB-1383

California's food recovery legislation and how it is impacting the industry there and beyond

3PM

Closing Remarks

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