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• No Kid Hungry

  Join the national movement of people committed to ending childhood hunger in America.

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  Empowers families with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to prepare healthy and affordable meals.

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  Join us September 16-22, 2012 for the fifth annual Dine Out For No Kid Hungry!

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

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Conference of Leaders

Schedule of Events - Taste of the Nation

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Saturday, October 15
Taste of the Nation - Agenda

Taste of the Nation Welcome Session:  1:00 - 2:30 p.m.
Celebrate the 2011 season, meet other Taste of the Nation volunteers, and get the latest updates on Share Our Strength's national campaign to end childhood hunger.

Speakers:
Debbie Shore, Co-Founder as a speaker
Adrienne Allen, Acting Director, Culinary Events, Share Our Strength
Melissa Roy, Director, State Partnerships, No Kid Hungry
Jen Jinks, National Campaign Director, No Kid Hungry

Taste of the Nation Session:  2:45 - 5:15 p.m.
Share tips and strategies for a successful Taste of the Nation event. Attendees will have the opportunity to hear from other Taste of the Nation volunteers on various topics including sponsorship, creating the premier event, fundraising and pre-event promotions. Taste of the Nation volunteers will also have the opportunity to share best practices and learn from each other.

Taste of the Nation Baltimore  6:00 - 9:30 p.m.
Taste of the Nation Baltimore at the Renaissance Harborplace Baltimore Hotel will feature the area's top chefs and restaurants as well as Share Our Strength's chef supporters from around the country. Guests will sample their sweet and savory bites and also enjoy craft cocktails and select wines and beer. Taste of the Nation Conference of Leaders attendees receive complementary admission.

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* Full Conference Registration Rate: $475

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Message From a Past Attendee

"I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I signed up for my first Conference of Leaders. I came with a blank slate and an open mind, and my expectations were exceeded on every front. I met an incredible cohort of advocates to end hunger from food companies, restaurants, governmental agencies, not-for-profits, and media companies, all coming together to 'share their strength' in the fight to end childhood hunger in America." Read more » -- Jan Bottcher, Marketing Director, Domino Foods

Taste of the Nation Baltimore 2011!

Join us on Saturday, October 15^th, 2011, for Share Our Strength's Taste of the Nation® Baltimore. Savor the finest food, spirits and wine with over 30 of Baltimore's hottest chefs and mixologists--all of whom are coming together to donate their time, talent and passion to end childhood hunger. Find out more.

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