FIGHTING HUNGER

A Public Forum at Worcester State College

(Worcester, MA – November 12, 2003) The Intergenerational Urban Institute at Worcester State College is hosting “Together Making Worcester County Hunger Free,” a public forum on the hunger issues in Worcester. The forum is free and will take place from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. on Thursday, November 20, 2003 in the Blue Lounge of the Student Center.

Hunger is an issue in Worcester. One in three children under the age of 12 are hungry or at risk for being hungry and 75% of people requesting emergency food in the Worcester area are children and their parents. The purpose of this forum is to explore ways in which Worcester State College and the wider Worcester community can work together to fill the gaps and support public policies to make our community hunger-free. The forum will also focus on the resources available and challenges ahead to realize the goal of making Worcester hunger-free.

For more information, contact Maureen Power or Fran Langille at 508-929-8900.

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