In this presentation, Dr. Himanee Gupta and Duncan RyanMann will explore the root of food insecurity in our society. Opportunities how we can become involved to address this issue in the communities will be discussed. A questions and answer opportunity will follow the presentation. <br><br>This session will be a TEAMS Webinar<br><br>During the month of June, the following University locations will host collection drop off sites for non perishable food items to be donated to the organization in the area. The collection drive will run June 5-30. <br><br>Buffalo: Jane Cudmore Onsite Champion<br>FeedMore WNY<br>100 James E. Casey Dr.<br>Buffalo, NY 14206<br>716-822-2002<br><a class='link' href='https://www.feedmorewny.org/' target='_blank'>www.feedmorewny.org/</a><br><br><br>Rochester: Timothy Cosgriff, JoLynne Weitzle and Pamela Malone Onsite Champions<br>Beyond the Sanctuary<br>549 Clarissa St<br>Rochester, NY 14608<br><a class='link' href='https://www.beyondthesanctuary.org/' target='_blank'>www.beyondthesanctuary.org/</a><br><br>Saratoga Springs/Capital Region Kim Neher and Anne Curcurito Onsite Champions<br>Regional Food Bank of the Northeast<br>965 Albany Shaker Rd Latham NY 12110<br><a class='link' href='https://regionalfoodbank.net/' target='_blank'>regionalfoodbank.net/</a><br><br><br>For more information on this program or to get involved with future Community Conversations, please contact Timothy Cosgriff, Director of Community Events <a class='link' href='#' onclick="sml('timothy.cosgriff','SUNYEmpire','edu','[cd] - Community Conversations: Exploring the World We are In Food Insecurity: Looking beyond the Refrigerator'); return false;">Send email</a> or 585-224-3271.