Food insecurity first topic in speaker series

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Valerie Smith and Katrina Elliston – of the Elliston and Smith Team with Sotheby’s International Realty – are hosting a speakers series focussing on social issues in the community.

The first of three events will be on the topic of food insecurity: The intersection of sustainable, equitable local food systems and the role of our food banks. Speakers will include representatives from the Community Food Bank based out of St. Luke’s Anglican Church, The Orillia Sharing Place Food Centre, The New Farm, and Hogwild Farming Company.

Smith said she and Elliston place a lot of value on the work of charitable organizations and were motivated to do something to bring the community together for the opportunity to learn about the good work happening in Creemore and area.

“Being in real estate we meet so many inspiring people with really great stories to tell. Every day we hear and learn about changemakers and the creative, entrepreneurial, charitable and innovative work people are doing in the Clearview area,” said Smith. “The food insecurity topic is so relevant right now (even in Creemore) and I know that personally I was surprised to learn about how complex the challenges are for people just trying to get healthy food onto the table (not just canned food products).”

The first event will be held at Station on the Green in Creemore, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 10. Another two events are in the planning stages.

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