Hunger and Health Regional Conference | North (Oglesby, IL)
Two regional events hosted by Illinois SNAP Education catalyze collaboration among local, public and regional organizations working together to address food insecurity and its impact on health. The in-person workshop features informational booths, breakout sessions on critical food access topics, a keynote speaker, and award presentations to conclude the day. Attend optional, early-bird food handler training at no additional cost to earn a Food Handlers Certificate.
Fee waivers are available, and check-in details will be provided during registration.
Registration deadline: Feb. 25, 2022
Locations and dates:
Register for Mar.9 in Oglesby, IL (North)
Register for Mar. 17 in Springfield, IL (Central)
Breakout session topics (select two topics at registration)
- Nutrition Policy
- Community Collaboration
- Food Dignity Approach to Customer Service
- Connecting to Local Produce
If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate, or for more information, contact program organizer Kayla Swaar at: go.illinois.edu/ContactHHconference. Early requests are strongly encouraged to allow sufficient time for meeting access needs.
Following Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines, program participants and conference staff will be required to wear a face-covering regardless of vaccination status and practice social distancing.
Conference schedule
Food handler training (optional)
- 7 to 8 a.m. | Check-in for food handlers training (optional)
- 8 to 10 a.m. | Food handlers training (optional)
Main agenda
- 9 to 10 a.m. | Check-in | Information booths open
- 10 to 10:20 a.m. | Welcome
- 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Breakout session 1
- 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. | Lunch break (included with registration cost) and information booths open
- 1 to 2:00 p.m. | Breakout session 2
- 2 to 3:30 p.m. | Keynote speaker, lightning talks, and award presentations
Award nominations
Food pantry champions will be recognized at the conclusion of the conference with award presentations in the categories below. All organizations are eligible to apply or submit a nomination for a food pantry, individual, or organization: go.illinois.edu/NominateHHC22
- Exceptional Food Pantry Manager
- Healthy Pantry Initiatives
- Outstanding Health Equity Leader
- Innovative Food Programming
- Volunteer of the Year
Nomination deadline: Feb. 25, 2022
This institution is an equal opportunity provider. This material funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP. College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences. University of Illinois | United States Department of Agriculture | Local Extension Councils Cooperating.