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Request a Speker from Second Harvest Food Bank

Request a Speaker

We love getting out into the community! Use this form to request a Second Harvest representative to come speak at your group’s location, whether in an office, school, congregation, or elsewhere. We’ll teach you about our work in North Central Ohio, how the food bank works, and how your group can get involved.

Fill out our Request a Speaker Form

Host a Community Conversation

Bring neighbors, community leaders, and local partners together to learn more about hunger, resources, food access, and the challenges facing families in our region.

These conversations create space to share experiences, ask questions, and explore ways we can work together to build stronger, healthier communities.

Government Relations and Advocacy Manager Kimberly Hazelgrove at khazelgrove@secondharvestfoodbank.org.

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Your voice across social media lifts our messages, shows legislative priorities and ensures our neighbors know how to access the food they need to thrive. Please like and follow our pages for the latest news and advocacy efforts.

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Poverty Simulation

BRING A COMMUNITY ACTION POVERTY SIMULATION (CAPS) TO YOUR COMMUNITY
This interactive training experience is designed to better understand the complex realities faced by individuals and families living in or near poverty. More than a lack of income, neighbors experiencing poverty frequently navigate several challenges at once, including:

Finding affordable housing
Securing childcare
Managing healthcare needs
Accessing reliable transportation
Finding adequate employment
Obtaining enough food and other essential resources

CAPS explores the intersection of public policy, benefits and available resources and helps break down stereotypes, build empathy, and inspire action toward stronger, more supportive communities.

This training is appropriate for schools, hospitals, organizations, businesses, and members of the public interested in understanding the needs of their community and those they serve.

To schedule or learn more about this impactful interactive exercise, call (440) 444-0717, or:

Email our Advocacy Team

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