Senior Services Plus hosts local providers on October 16th

On Friday, October 16th, 2015, Senior Services Plus is hosting a presentation for World Food Day.  From 11:00am-12:00pm, hear from local food providers Grassroots Grocery and the Sierra Club (La Vista Farms) on how their efforts fight hunger in the Riverbend Area.

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The presenters will touch on hunger on a global scale as well as what they have done to avoid “food deserts” and provide produce on a local basis. 

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Attendees will also learn about SSP’s Garden Club, “The Compassionate Gardeners”, and plans for bringing a year-round supply of fresh produce to the area

No RSVP is required to attend, but individuals are being asked to bring a canned food item that can be donated to a local pantry.

For more information on this presentation, call 618-465-3298 extension 100 or visit www.seniorservicesplus.org.                            

 

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