Fresh Food in Philly: The Players

Come join Net Impact Philadelphia for an evening all about local produce! Hear about the benefits and challenges of local produce production and distribution from a panel of our featured guests: South Philly Food Co-op, Philly Foodworks, The Food Trust, and The Common Market. After the panel, we will have ample time for networking so that you can learn how to get involved! Hosted in partnership with WeWork as part of their Summer Wellness Series, the event will take place on the outdoor patio at 1430 Walnut Street. We will have light snacks and refreshments.

Moderator: Bridget Palombo, The Food Trust

The Food Trust’s mission is to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food and information to make healthy decisions. Working with neighborhoods, schools, grocers, farmers and policymakers, we’ve developed a comprehensive approach to improved food access that combines nutrition education and greater availability of affordable, healthy food.

Featured Panelists:

Emily Wyner, South Philly Food Co-op: South Philly Food Co-op is a community of South Philadelphia residents who are working together to open a grocery store that uses food as a force for good. The Co-op will bring fresh, whole, sustainable (and lots of local!) foods at fair prices to the heart of our neighborhood.

Dylan Baird, Philly Foodworks: Philly Foodworks is an online market and farm share program that is dedicated to creating a sustainable local food system for the Greater Philadelphia region.

Katie McCrea, The Common Market: The Common Market is a nonprofit regional food distributor with a mission to connect communities with good food from sustainable family farms. We strive to improve food security, farm viability, and community and ecological health.

Keep your eye out for our email newsletter that will contain more info on our panelists!

Tickets are $10 for non-premium members. Premium members receive free entry! Get your premium membership today for an annual fee of just $65.00.

We look forward to seeing you there!

HOW TO GET THERE:

The entrance for WeWork 1430 Walnut St is located on 15th street on the side of Verizon and directly across from Max Brenner. You can use the elevator to head right up to the patio. To access the rooftop press R on the elevator.