World Hunger Year - World Food Day event, Oct. 16

Thursday October 16, 2008


Step Up To The Plate: Ending the Food Crisis


An event hosted by WHY (World Hunger Year) at the Great Hall of Cooper Union (just around the corner on 7 E. 7th St. at the intersection with 3rd Ave.) As U.S. food pantries face long lines and empty shelves while food riots rock the globe, it is clear that we are in the midst of a food crisis at home and abroad. The crisis is long in the making, yet even as it hits both headlines and wallets, it has been largely ignored by the current administration and the presidential candidates. In response, food, farm, labor, and justice organizations from across the US are joining together to call on our leaders to address the roots of the problem. Join WHY and their partners at the historic Great Hall of Cooper Union for the national launch of an urgent Call to Action to end the food crisis. Learn about the real causes and solutions to the crisis from special guests! For more information visit their facebook group: http://www.new.facebook.com/home.php#/event.php?eid=34839015619