Food Sustainability Events: Recipes for Sustainability & Hungry For Change

On Saturday, June 18, Films That Move invites everyone interested in food sustainability to a networking and information event called Hungry For Change at George Brown's Centre for Hospitality & Culinary Arts (300 Adelaide East). Representatives of many different groups will be there for a chance to connect with volunteer opportunities and engaging local projects. Footage will be shot at the event for a documentary about food activism in the Toronto area.

Hungry for Change starts with a reception at 10 a.m, followed at 10:30 by a more formal welcome and screening of short movie clips. A panel discussion starts at 11:30, with:

• Mark Cutrara of Cowbell
• John Higgins of George Brown Chef School
• Chris Wong of Young Urban Farmers
• Darcy Higgins of Toronto Youth Food Policy Council
• Olivia Rojas of Regent Park Community Health Centre
• Lauren Baker of Toronto Food Policy Council
• Meredith Hayes of FoodShare

A community market with free food samples runs from 12:30 to 2; it's a chance to meet and chat with people from the local food scene. Admission is free; register online for free tickets.

On Monday June 20th,7 p.m., Toronto Green Community’s Speakers Series presents Recipes for Sustainability at 40 Orchard View Blvd, Room 200. Emily Martyn of Toronto Green Community will discuss local food politics and several food sustainability initiatives around Toronto and the rest of Canada. Admission is $10 (free for Toronto Green Community members).