Register for ‘Food For All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community’ on May 1

Posted on March 22, 2025 by Green Newton

Thursday, May 1, 7 pm. UMass Mount Ida Campus, Campus Center Auditorium (100 Carlson Avenue, Newton).

Join Newton Community Farm as they present “Food for All: The Challenges and Opportunities for Feeding Our Community.” This insightful panel discussion will feature:

  • Greg Maslowe, Farm Manager of Newton Community Farm
  • Glynn Lloyd, Executive Director of Nectar, founder of Fresh City Foods and a founder of the Urban Farming Institute
  • Jeff Lemberg, Executive Director of the Newton Food Pantry
  • Usha Thakrar, Executive Director of The Boston Area Gleaners

Come learn about the impact of local farms and urban agriculture on food security, community-driven approaches to reducing food waste and distributing food, and how you can support and engage with food justice initiatives. Don’t miss this opportunity to explore the future of food access and sustainability in our community!

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This event is made possible by The Bard Family Environmental Education Fund. Thank you to UMass for providing the event space.