Winston-Salem, NC | September 4 - 7, 2018

CK2 SUMMIT | 2018

WELCOME! Over the next three days you will join an inspiring group of community builders who are using food to help break the cycle of poverty, hunger, and joblessness. Feeding America and Catalyst Kitchens have much in common: a shared commitment to serving communities in need and individuals with barriers to employment, an emphasis on accessible nutritious meals, shortening the line through job training and - with this summit - a shared forum for peer learning, dialogue, and relationship building. We are so thrilled to be co-hosting this National Summit and bringing the diverse and innovative programs of Catalyst Kitchens and Feeding America together to collaborate and learn from each other. We hope that you’ll enjoy the opportunity to connect with colleagues from programs similar to yours and also learn from those with different operating models, while enjoying networking, educational sessions, and the culinary delights from the team at Providence. Sincerely,

Renee Martin & Kim Prendergast

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MEALS9/4: Evening Reception9/5: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner9/6: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner9/7: Breakfast

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SCHEDULE AT A GLANCETUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 KICKOFF

5:30PM Bus Departs for Providence Kitchen

6:OOPM - 8:00PM Welcome Reception @ Providence Kitchen

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 DAY 1

7:00AM - 7:45AM

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6:00PM - 6:30PM

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Yoga

Registration & Networking Breakfast

Welcome Address

Opening Plenary: Why Foodservice JobTraining?

Coffee Break

Themed Breakouts 1: “The Trends Around Us”

How We’re Working to End the Line: Approaches to Ending Hunger

Networking Lunch

Feeding America Ending Hunger Job Training Cohort (Closed Community of Practice Session)

Afternoon Plenary: Engaging CommunityAr Found ood

Coffee Break & Networking Activity

Themed Breakouts 2: “Trying Something New”

Pre-Dinner Break

Reception

Plated Dinner & Awards CeremonyPro@ videnc Rese taurant

Live-Band Karaoke!

SCHEDULE AT A GLANCE (Continued)THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 DAY 2

7:00AM - 7:45AM Yoga

8:00AM - 8:30AM Breakfast

8:30AM - 9:30AM Opening Plenary: On the Horizon - AdvancedTraining Models & Path to Living Wage

9:30AM - 9:45AM Coffee Break

9:45AM - 11:00AM Themed Breakouts 3: “Adapting and Innovating”

11:15PM - 12:3OPM Food as Medicine: Feeding an Ailing & Aging Population

12:30PM - 1:30PM Food Truck Lunch

1:30PM - 2:45PM Themed Breakouts 4: “Let’s Assess the Situation”

2:45PM - 3:00PM Coffee Break

3:00PM - 4:15PM Introducing North Carolina’s Culinary Community & Why They Care About Job Training

4:30PM - 5:30PM Documentary Screening & Film Discussion:KNIFE SKILLS

5:45PM & 6:30PM Buses Depart for Second Harvest Food Bank of NWNC (Food Bank)

6:00PM - 7:00PM Food Bank Reception & Tours

7:00PM - 8:00PM Welcome Remarks & Dinner

8:30PM & 9:15PM Buses Return to Hotel

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 DAY 3

8:00AM - 9:00AM Breakfast

9:00AM - 10:30AM Network Meetings

10:30AM - 10:45AM Coffee Break

10:45AM - 12:15PM Closing Plenary: Closing the EmploymentGap - Employer Engagement, Education,and Innovation

Winston-Salem, NC | September 5 - 7, 2018

ABOUT FEEDING AMERICAOur mission is to feed America’s hungry through a nationwide network of member food banks and engage our country in the fight to end hunger.

ABOUT CATALYST KITCHENSCatalyst Kitchens is a collaborative network of organizations with a shared vision to empower individuals to escape the cycle of poverty by helping communities launch and grow foodservice social enterprise and job training programs.

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OUR HOST | PROVIDENCESecond Harvest’s innovative Providence programs are dedicated to providing lasting solutions to hunger and poverty, and are made possible through a collaboration of partners and expertise focused on changing lives one recipe at a time. Providence Culinary Training’s kitchen and classrooms are located in the heart

of Second Harvest Food Bank of Northwest NC’s warehouse, highlighting the connections between good food, health, and opportunity. Led by Chef Jeff Bacon, CEC CCA AAC, the expert team at Providence teaches work and life skills and provides practical, resume-building work experience for success in the foodservice industry. Providence social enterprises include dining for a cause restaurants, a catering division, and a community meals program that provides healthy, prepared meals for programs serving children and seniors. We invest in people to make individual lives better and our communities places that can thrive.

Providence Restaurant & Catering5790 University Parkway, Winston-Salem, NC 27105ProvidenceWS.org

SERVING SOMETHING BEAUTIFUL.

CK2 National Summit | AgendaTUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4 KICKOFF

5:30PM Bus Departs for Providence Kitchen 200 W 2nd St. Winston-Salem, NC

6:OOPM - 8:00PM Welcome Reception @ Providence Kitchen

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5 DAY 1

7:00AM - 7:45AM Yoga Pool Deck

8:00AM - 9:00AM Registration & Networking Breakfast

9:00AM - 9:45AM Welcome Address Salem Room Speakers: Kim Prendergast, Community Health & Nutrition Consultant, Feeding America | Renée Martin, Director, Catalyst Kitchens | Jeff Bacon, Executive Director, Providence | Saranda Sturdivant, Alum and Client Services Assistant, Providence

9:45AM - 10:30AM Opening Plenary: Why Foodservice Job Salem Room Training?

Speakers: Eric Aft, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank NWNC | Kristen Culliney, Director Caridad Community Kitchen, Community Food Bank of Southern AZ | Tim Regan, VP of Programs and Network Relations, MD Food Bank | Facilitated by: Renee Martin, Catalyst Kitchens

10:30AM - 10:45AM Coffee Break

10:45AM - 12:00PM Themed Breakouts 1: “The Trends Around Us”

Serendipity A: Here’s How Our Kitchens are Making Food Healthier and More Accessible

More and more, community building, education, and advocacy require a holistic approach, and organizations must learn to “lead from behind” to build community-driven efforts and improve the food systems for everyone. This panel will talk about the continuum of foodservice and community building in which they engage.

Speakers: Manny Robinson, Executive Chef, MD Food Bank | Darryl Lindsey, Director of Operations, Appetite for Change | Sekou Coleman, FreshLo Project Coordinator, Green Opportunities. Facilitated by: Justin Smith, Catalyst Kitchens

Serendipity B: Recruiting During Low Unemployment: How Do We Get Creative?

With the national unemployment rate around 4%, it’s time to think creatively about those who are underserved in the workforce. This session explores techniques that two organizations have utilized to enroll and train those most in need.

Speakers: Liz Reinhart, Director of Workforce Development, D.C. Central Kitchen | Jennifer Flanagan, Executive Director, Community Kitchen Pittsburgh |Facilitated by: Tiffany Gathers, Catalyst Kitchens

Serendipity C: Take Your Fundraising to the Next Level

Learn about emerging trends and best practices in fundraising, including effective ways to involve your board members. This session is for anyone who is involved in fundraising, communications, volunteer management, or board engagement in your organization.

Speaker: Michelle McDaniel, Chief Development Officer, FareStart | Facilitated by: Renee Martin, Catalyst Kitchens

How We’re Working to End the Line:Approaches to Ending Hunger

Speakers: Gregory Cox, Senior Vice President, Global Commercial Banking and Business Integration, Triad Market, Bank of America | Erica Greeley, Vice President of Ending Hunger Programs, Feeding America

Networking Lunch

Feeding America Ending Hunger Job Training Cohort (Closed Community of Practice Session)

Afternoon Plenary: Engaging Community Around Food

Speakers: Kristen Kosidowski, Director of Food Service & Training, HopeWorks | Mary Kay Sweeney and Paul Fordham, Executive Director & Deputy Executive Director, Homeward Bound of Marin |Michela Ruiz, Impact Manager, LA Kitchen | Paul Fisher, Culinary Manager, Food Bank of the Rockies |Jeff Marlow, Executive Chef, Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma | Facilitated by: Emily Olsen-Harbich, Catalyst Kitchens

12:10PM - 12:30PM Salem Room

12:30PM - 1:30PM

12:30PM - 3:30PM Serendipity A

1:30PM - 3:00PM Salem Room

3:00PM - 3:45PM Coffee Break

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3:45PM - 5:00PM

Serendipity A:

Serendipity B:

Serendipity C:

5:00PM - 6:00PM

6:00PM - 6:30PM

6:30PM - 8:30PM Serendipity

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Themed Breakouts 2: “Trying Something New”

Maximize Efficiency, Solve Problems, & Reduce Costs: An Interactive Discussion on Operational Systems for Retail and Contract Operations

This session will allow attendees to share their knowledge and experience around internal and external-facing foodservice systems commonly used operin ations.Facilitated by: Corinne Molz, Catalyst Kitchens

The Path to Success: Help Students Build aBrighter Financial Future

This train-the-trainer session will provide practical tips and resources to help you and your organization teach financial literacy to clients. Topics covered will include: Budgeting, Financial Safety and Building Health Cry edit.

Speakers: Tiffany Lam-Balfour, Financial Advisor, LMerrill ynchFacilitated by: Emily Olsen-Harbich, Catalyst Kitchens

Making the Case for Support: SROI and Framing Progr Outam comes

Whether you are just starting out or have an established program, this session will provide a framework for making your case and explore some examples of integrating impact data and social return invon estment.

Speakers: Theresa Meyers, Foundation and Government Relations Manager, D.C. Central Kitchen | Bill McLennan, Executive Director, Paul’s Place | Melissa Ralston Corporate and Foundation Manager, FareS Ftart | acilitated by: Renee Martin, Catalyst Kitchens

Pre-Dinner Break

Reception

Plated Dinner & Awards Ceremony

Live-Band Karaoke!

Salem Room

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 DAY 2

7:00AM - 7:45AM Yoga Pool Deck

8:00AM - 8:30AM Breakfast

8:30AM - 9:30AM Opening Plenary: On the Horizon: Advanced Salem Room Training Models & Path to Living Wage

Foodservice has proved to be a great place for second chances. Basic training programs have provided entry level work for thousands of individuals with barriers to employment across the country. Wage progression has proved more challenging in this industry. This session will showcase how organizations are creating career pathways for individuals in this sector through advanced training opportunities and targeting higher living-wage jobs.

Speakers: Dennis Bagneris, CEO, Liberty’s Kitchen | Matt King, Director of Adult Programs, FareStart | Jeff Bacon, Executive Director, Providence | Facilitated by: Renee Martin, Catalyst Kitchens

9:30AM - 9:45AM Coffee Break

9:45AM - 11:00AM Themed Breakouts 3: “Adapting and Innovating”

Srendipity A: Beyond Leftovers: Food Recovery as the Cornerstone of Mission and Enterprise

The statistics on food waste are alarming and our present system is unsustainable. Discover the why and how behind three innovative approaches that put food recovery at the heart of mission and enterprise.

Speakers: Steve Silverman, Executive Production Chef, Philabundance | Michela Ruiz, Impact Manager, LA Kitchen | Dana Frasz, Founder and Executive Director, Food Shift | Facilitated by: James Hondros, Catalyst Kitchens

Serendipity B: Exploring Barriers to Employment

Many trainees enter our programs with a variety of barriers that hinder them from completing training and ultimately finding a stable job. This session addresses common barriers in training and highlights retention strategies to address these barriers.

Speakers: Steve Brooder, Executive Vice President, St. Matthew’s House | Barbara Higbee, Community Kitchen Manager, Tarrant Area Food Bank | Phoebe Sanders, Employment Specialist, Homeward Bound of Marin | Facilitated by: Tiffany Gathers, Catalyst Kitchens

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Serendipity C: Bridging the Funding Gap: How Impact Lending, Equity, and other Finacial Tools can Fuel Your Mission Small to medium sized nonprofits can have a difficult time accessing credit. Like the for-profit sector, however, nonprofits need access to affordable financing in order to maintain operations, achieve growth, and meet the growing demands on their mission. During this session, we’ll hear from two organizations with experience in this area and discuss the benefits and challenges of these financial tools.

Speakers: Paul Fordham, Deputy Executive Director, Homeward Bound of Marin | Justin Davis, Portfolio Manager, REDF | Jennifer Gilmore, CEO, Kitchens for Good

11:15PM - 12:3OPM Food as Medicine: Feeding an Salem Room Ailing & Aging Population

America’s population is both ailing and aging. Our 65-and-over population is projected to nearly double over the next three decades. Learn how leading organizations are working with food to enhance the lives of those who are experiencing illness or aging.

Speakers: Allison Sequeria, Teaching Kitchen Program Manager, Community Servings | Amory James, Director of FeedMore’s Community Kitchen and Meals on Wheels, FeedMore Inc. | Facilitated by: Robert Egger, CEO, LA Kitchen

12:30PM - 1:30PM Food Truck Lunch

1:30PM - 2:45PM Themed Breakouts 4: “Let’s Assess the Situation”

Serendipity A: Feeding Kids: Making Preschool, After School & Summer Meals Sustainable

With the help of four organizations with years of experience in childhood feeding programs, we will dig into the most important components of program sustainability: winning the bid and keeping the contract, navigating the alphabet soup of public reimbursements, and creating healthy meals that kids will love to eat.

Speakers: Nancy Brumbaugh, Food Service Director, Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida | Peter Montalvo, Culinary Operations Manager, Houston Food Bank | Manny Robinson, Executive Chef, Director of Food Service & Education, Maryland Food Bank | Majid Zaghari, General Manager, KidzTable, St. Vincent de Paul Baltimore | Facilitated by: James Hondros, Catalyst Kitchens

Serendipity B: Shining a Light on Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Foodservice job training programming typically serves a diverse population. The focus of this session will address how to integrate best practices serving people of color, the LGBTQI community, and how to have staff and board members that reflect the population your organization is serving.

Speakers: Barbara Hughes, Director of Food Services Project Renewal | Sam Putnam, Work-Based Learning Leader, Future Chefs | J. Hackett, Executive Director, Green Opportunities | Facilitated by: Tiffany Gathers, Catalyst Kitchens

Serendipity C: How are you Unlocking the Value of SNAP E&T?

SNAP Employment and Training (SNAP E&T) is a program designed to help SNAP participants gain skills, training, or work experience to increase their ability to obtain regular employment. U.S. States are currently provided about $300 million annually by USDA to administer SNAP E&T programs. Is your organization unlocking all of the value that this funding source has to offer?

Breakout discussion with: SNAP E&T Analysts, DHHS Program Consultants, and non-profit training providers using SNAP E&T in their states Facilitated by: Emily Olsen-Harbich, Catalyst Kitchens

2:45PM - 3:00PM Coffee Break

3:00PM - 4:15PM Introducing North Carolina’s Culinary Community & Salem Room Why They Care About Job Training

Join renowned local chefs as they delve into the cuisine, culture, and workforce of the North Carolina restaurant scene. After a panel discussion and Q&A session, enjoy a seat of the pants culinary demo showcasing what’s hot in NC!

Speakers: Jeff Bacon, Executive Director and Chef, Providence | Tim Grandinetti, Executive Chef and Partner, Spring House and Quantto Basta Restaurants | John Bobby, Executive Chef, Roosters; Owner, Bobby Boy’s Bakery | Facilitated by: Justin Smith, Catalyst Kitchens

4:30PM - 5:30PM Documentary Screening & Film Discussion: Serendipity A KNIFE SKILLS

Speakers: Brandon Chrostowski, Founder, President, &

CEO, EDWINS

5:45PM & 6:30PM Buses Depart for Food Bank

6:00PM - 7:00PM Food Bank Reception & Tours

7:00PM - 8:00PM Welcome Remarks & Dinner

Speakers: Eric Aft, CEO, Second Harvest Food Bank | Rollie Wesen, COO, Jacques Pepin Foundation

8:30PM & 9:15PM Buses Return to Hotel

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 DAY 3

8:00AM - 9:00AM Breakfast

9:00AM - 10:30AM Network Meetings

Serendipity A: Culinary Training Core Competencies & the Future of Curriculum for Feeding America Community Kitchens

Rollie Wesen from Johnson and Wales and the Jacque Pepin Foundation helps lead an interactive discussion around culinary core competencies with the goal of understanding the needs and unique challenges of utilizing Feeding America Community Kitchens as teaching and learning environments. Facilitated by: Justin Smith, Catalyst Kitchens

Serendipity B: Catalyst Kitchens Network: Reflect & Report

If you are currently a Catalyst Kitchens member or interested in learning more about the network, join us to discover what’s new, what’s ahead, and share ideas for increasing member impact. Facilitated by: Renee Martin & Emily Olsen-Harbich

10:30AM - 10:45AM Coffee Break

10:45AM - 12:15PM Closing Plenary: Closing the Employment Gap - Employer Engagement, Education, and Innovation

Workforce development professionals focus on preparing individuals with barriers for the working world, but how are we doing preparing the working world to work with individuals who have barriers to employment? Come learn how organizations are closing the gap between supply and demand.

Speakers: Erika Cospy, Director, Employer Solutions, Grads of Life | Angela Chen, Employer Liaison, FareStart | J. Hackett, Executive Director, Green Opportunities | Sam Putnam, Work-Based Learning Leader, Future Chefs | Facilitated by: Renee Martin, Catalyst Kitchens

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WHAT IS CATALYST KITCHENS?

We incubate, launch, and scale foodservice job training social enterprises that help people develop skills for a life-changing career.

We’ve worked with over 150 organizations around the world and support a network of over 60 members transforming lives in their communities.

Since 2011, Catalyst Kitchens members have collectively placed over 10,000 individuals with barriers to employment in jobs.Find out more: www.catalystkitchens.org

Thank You to Our Sponsors

VISIONARY SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Renee Martin.....................................................................................Catalyst Kitchens

Emily Olsen-Harbich......................................................................Catalyst Kitchens

Kim Prendergast..............................................................................Feeding America

Jeff Bacon......................................................................................................Providence

Tina Faughnan..............................................................................................Providence

Heather Martin..............................................................................................Providence

James Hondros................................................................................Catalyst Kitchens

Corinne Molz.....................................................................................Catalyst Kitchens

Tiffany Gathers.................................................................................Catalyst Kitchens

Justin Smith.......................................................................................Catalyst Kitchens

Matt Nooe.......................................................Second Harvest Food Bank NWNC

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