In Conversation With:
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Food is Medicine webinar: In this webinar, we talk with Alan Dallmann, Hunger Solutions Innovator at Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, about the food bank’s ongoing journey into Food is Medicine. Learn about the unique approach the food bank is taking and the big lessons it’s learned along the way. We also hear from Pat Curtin, Founder and CEO of Point Sur Consulting, which helps food banks assess the readiness of their organizations to meet the evolving requirements of healthcare partnerships. Posted April 23, 2025.
Food Sourcing in a Time of Funding Scarcity: In this webinar, we talk with three food banking executives who have decades of experience in the food and grocery business. You’ll come away with a better understanding of the dynamics of grocery retailers and food manufacturers, what motivates organizations to donate, and tricks of the trade for getting more food donations. We’ll also look at the future of food sourcing, given advances in technology. Join us in conversation with Mike Halligan, President and CEO of God’s Pantry Food Bank; Tom Hong, Creative Food Gatherer at Northern Illinois Food Bank, and John Nieman, Engagement Manager for Fresh Connect Central at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana. Posted October 29, 2025.