The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts and Community Action are partnering for the annual youth conference! New this year, The Food Bank will facilitate an intensive track for youth interested in hunger and food justice issues.
Annual Youth Conference (hosted by Community Action)
Turners Falls High School**
222 Turnpike Road, Turners Falls MA
**Free transportation is available from Hampshire, Hampden and Berkshire counties! Scholarships are available!
Youth ages 14-21 can sign up for The Food Bank’s intensive track: “Building Food Security and Ending Hunger in Our Community” which includes three workshops, a “Community Involvement Fair” during lunch, and recognition at the end of the day.
At the link you’ll find information:
1. For youth! Send this out to young people, school principals, guidance counselors, teachers, youth group leaders, etc. Registration through Community Action’s website
2. For workshop leaders! We need creative folks to lead our workshops. Proposals can be submitted through a form here.
3. For community organizations! We need community orgs that work with youth as volunteers, advocates and staff to come table at our “Community Involvement Fair.” Registration here