Learn how to help parishes open food pantries from successful operations associated with two Catholic Charities agencies. Both agency and parish perspectives will be represented.

Topics will include conducting a community assessment, addressing safety issues, choosing a pantry type, identifying institutional and community partners, and volunteer recruitment. In addition, Jane Stenson, Vice President of Poverty Reduction at CCUSA, will provide information on federal food programs.

Presenters will include Elizabeth Acevedo of Catholic Charities Diocese of Gary; Ruth Polito of Saint James Church in Highland, Indiana; and Patti McGuire of St. Elizabeth Church in Las Vegas.