Make Nutrition a Priority in the Governor’s Race.

Join us for an interactive event featuring author and journalist Cokie Roberts to raise awareness about hunger in Minnesota.

• Voice of Hunger Luncheon and Candidate Forum

Hunger Solutions Minnesota, the statewide leader in public policy and advocacy influence, invites you to your first opportunity to hear the Governor candidates’ policy statements on hunger.

The event will investigate the need for grassroots advocacy and demonstrate why and how public policy improvements will effectively address the issues surrounding hunger and poverty.

• Wednesday, October 14, 2009, 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

• River Centre Ballroom, Downtown St. Paul, MN

SCHEDULE:

12:00 noon

• Luncheon featuring Cokie Roberts speaking on the importance of fighting hunger, especially in tough economic times.

• Second Annual Voice of Hunger Award

1:30 p.m.

• Moderated Governor Candidate Forum—your opportunity to hear about the candidates’ views on the need for public policy in fighting hunger. Attendees will have the chance to ask candidates about their commitment to addressing hunger and poverty in the U.S. and learn what specific policies and investments they will support.

Tickets available next month.

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