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• Taste of the Nation

  Fine dining and tasting events that help make sure no kid in America grows up hungry.

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• Great American Bake Sale

  A national campaign that mobilizes Americans to end childhood hunger by holding bake sales in their communities.

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• Great American Dine Out

  When you eat; they eat. Help end childhood hunger by dining out September 21 - 28. Learn all about it and how restaurants can get involved.

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• A Tasteful Pursuit

  A national touring dinner series that features the nation's top chefs taking their talents to the nation’s top culinary cities.

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• Operation Frontline

  A groundbreaking cooking-based nutrition education program that teaches families how to prepare healthy, tasty meals on a limited budget.

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How You Can Get Involved

• How You Can Get Involved
• A Tasteful Pursuit
• Chefs on Bikes
• Great American Bake Sale
• Great American Dine Out
• Taste of the Nation
• Conference of Leaders
  • Hotel & Traveling to DC
  • Conference Schedule of Events
  • Leadership Awards
  • Register to Attend
• Partner with Share Our Strength
• Opportunities for Restaurants
• Volunteer and Make a Difference

Conference of Leaders

No Kid Hungry Comes Alive in DC this October

Conference of Leaders is back in full strength, October 17 - 21, 2008 at the Capital Hilton in Washington, DC

Conference of Leaders is right around the corner and we’re excited about everything that’s going on. Please check the conference blog for the latest information on the event.

Join a host of exciting and passionate keynote speakers, including:

• Sandra Lee, star of Food Network’s Semi-Homemade Cooking; author of three new cookbooks: Semi-Homemade Desserts 2, Semi-Homemade Fast-Fix Family Favorites and Semi-Homemade Money-Saving Meals
• Rick Schnieders, Chairman and CEO of SYSCO Corporation and Share Our Strength board member
• George Stephanopoulos, Chief Washington Correspondent for ABC News and anchor of ABC’s Sunday morning political affairs program, This Week with George Stephanopoulos.^*
• Hear updates on our collaborative work with key partners to end childhood hunger in D.C., Florida, Washington and other regions.
• Learn about big plans to expand Operation Frontline, strengthen course materials, intensify volunteer and partner training and reach more families in non-traditional ways.
• Celebrate major milestones, including the launch of our newest fundraiser, Great American Dine Out and the 20th anniversary of Taste of the Nation.

Conference Hallmarks

Just like the past 18 conferences, this Conference of Leaders will be full of laughter, “thank-yous” and traditions.

Check out the full schedule for details, but some of the highlights include:

• Receptions to network with friends old and new.
• Awards to honor the excellent work done.
• Speakers to stretch minds and inspire actions.
• Hands-on workshops to share best practices, create new ideas and learn new ways of leading.
• Community service in D.C.
• Interest-specific sessions.
• Savor the finest food, spirits and wine at Monday’s Conference Taste of the Nation event!
• Billy Shore, Debbie Shore, Pat Nicklin, Chuck Scofield, volunteers, chefs, funders, donors, sponsors, grant recipients, staff — whole Share Our Strength family!

Check out the complete schedule of events »

Register today » to be part of this year’s celebration

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^* Please note that Mr. Stephanopoulos’ availability is subject to change due to ABC News requirements.

Experience the power of collaboration at work

Meet other corporate, programming and funding partners and our network of volunteers.

Learn more about

• Conference details, including hotel, weather, transportation and more…
• Corporate Partners
• Conference Schedule

Register today to be part of this year’s conference celebration.