Start your morning with purpose, connection, and a powerhouse panel at Coffee with a Cause, our monthly community conversation series that brings people together over coffee and shared impact.
This month’s conversation, Food Insecurity & Community Solutions, brings together leaders working across the food-access ecosystem — from neighborhood food pantries and fresh produce initiatives to food rescue, statewide advocacy, and community-based hunger relief.
You’ll hear directly from:
Adam Householder - Development Director, Hilliard Food Pantry Plus
Brian Otte - Executive Director, Dublin Food Pantry
Catherine Duffy - Board President & Co-Founder, The Garden for All
Emily Rials - Co-Director, Columbus Food Rescue
Sarah Kuhns - External Affairs Manager, Ohio Association of Foodbanks
The conversation will be moderated by Cyrus Richardson, Film Producer with 12 Stones Productions and Event Coordinator with the CYP Club.
Together, these leaders will help us better understand what food insecurity looks like across Central Ohio, why the need continues to grow, and how local organizations are responding with creativity, collaboration, advocacy, and care. We’ll also explore where gaps remain and how individuals, employers, and community partners can help strengthen the local food-support network.
Agenda:
• 7:30am: Arrival, networking, complimentary coffee & light breakfast
• 8:00am: Welcome + panelist introductions
• 8:15am: Moderated discussion + audience Q&A
• 8:55am: Closing announcements
Coffee and light breakfast are provided by COhatch, with support from Besa and CYP Club Cares.
Free coffee and light breakfast provided. Free parking. Open to all. Bring a friend and join the conversation.