Food Policy Council - Full Body Meeting

Public Body: 
Food Policy Council
Dates: 
Feb 7, 2018 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm
Location name: 
Judiciary Square
Street Address: 
441 4th Street NW, Room 1107 (11th Floor)
Description: 

Join Us for the Next Meeting of the DC Food Policy Council!

Join the DC Food Policy Council to continue the conversation about DC's food policy. We will hold our next meeting on Wednesday, February 7th from 6 - 8:30pm PM, at 441 4th St NW, Room 1107. Join us before the meeting's official business begins from 5:45-6 PM for networking. The last half an hour of the meeting will include time for the working groups to meet briefly to discuss next steps and their upcoming plans.

 

Agenda

Open Networking 5:45-6:00pm

Welcome & Introductions: 6pm

a. Food Policy Council Members
b. Ex-Officio DC Agency Members

Updates from Director Cidlowski:

  1. DCFPC 2017 Annual Report
  2. Milan Urban Food Policy Pact
  3. Sustainable DC 2.0
  4. Farm Bill

Presentation:

  1. Mid-Atlantic Grocery Supply Chain Resilience Project Mark, Scott HSEMA (Homeland Security & Emergency Management Agency)
  2. DCFPC 2018 work plan & Working Group Restructuring
    1. DCFPC Members Discussion
    2. Community Members Discussion

Working Groups Breakouts:

  1. Business & Labor
  2. Food Equity & Access
  3. Urban Agriculture
  4. Sustainable Procurement
  5. Health, Nutrition Education & Food System Education - NEW

Announcements & Next Steps

  • Next Full DCFPC Public Meeting – April 4th

  • Note: DCFPC Working Group meetings will now be held on a new schedule based upon the vote at this meeting. Our new schedule will be updated on the calendar online after the vote.

 

Can't come to the meeting but still want to get involved?
Go to our website - dcfoodpolicy.org
Follow us on Twitter @DCFoodPolicy
Like our Facebook page.

Follow the Livestream of the event on Facebook Live or Periscope of our partner DC Greens

 

FAQs

Are there ID requirements or an age limit to enter the event?

Please bring a government issued id to enter the building.

What are my transport/parking options getting to the event?

The building is closest to the Judiciary Square metro (Red line.) Street parking is also available.

Where can I contact the organizer with any questions?

Questions? Email dcfoodpolicy@dc.gov.

Do I have to bring my printed ticket to the event?

No need.

 

LINK TO RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dc-food-policy-council-meeting-wednesday-february-7-tickets-42320236968