Hunger on the Hill

Join us to learn and advocate for an end to hunger!

Canadian Foodgrains Bank is inviting up to 25 adults to participate in our 2022 Hunger on the Hill event. COVID-19 situation permitting, we are currently seeking passionate folks to travel to Ottawa with us to learn about global hunger and to meet with MPs in person.

Expression of Interest

A registration fee of $200 is required to secure your spot, for all approved applicants.

If possible, participants are encouraged to cover their own transportation costs to and from Ottawa. All trainings, accommodations, meals and other transportation while in Ottawa will be covered (personal purchases and incidentals excluded).

Are you concerned about climate change and the global food system? About Canada’s role in improving food security for people around the world who experience hunger?
Join us to learn more about the importance of advocacy in addressing the major challenge of hunger and climate change.
You will get to know other Canadians who care about these issues, and connect with Foodgrains Bank staff who work in the area of public policy and engagement.
Foodgrains Bank staff will work with participants across Canada, gathering first virtually over 2 online sessions (60-75 min each -see details below) and then live and in person in Ottawa for several days to learn more about advocacy with elected officials, and also about the links between our food systems and the issues of climate change, gender equality and food insecurity. Participants will work in small groups to meet face-to-face with MPs, with a debrief session to follow.
We are encouraging many people to apply. However, we have limited space, and therefore cannot guarantee participation for all those who express interest. Participation will be confirmed on a rolling basis. Applications will be closed by August 7th, 2022.
Please complete the following information if you are interested and available to participate.
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Name*
First Last
Mailing Address*
Street Address Address Line 2 City Province Postal Code
Email*
Phone*
Please describe any past involvement with the Foodgrains Bank or with one of our member denominations and/or church agencies, if applicable.
Are you a student? If yes, which institution and what are you studying?
Do you use any social media platforms? If yes, which ones and how often?
All communication will be done in English. However, there may be occasions in which MPs speak French as a first language. Do you speak French?
Only Canadian citizens age 18 or older are eligible to participate in this event.
- Yes, I am 18 years of age and eligible to vote in Canada.
I am available and I commit to attend both the virtual sessions (and complete a tiny bit of reading and homework assignments --we promise to keep it manageable!) as well as the in person event in Ottawa, which includes the following dates:*
- Introduction to advocacy and the work of the Foodgrains Bank (Virtual session Mon, Sep 19th, 6pm, Central, 75 min)
- Climate resilient food systems and Canadian gov’t policy (Thurs, Sep 29th, 10am Central, 75 min)
- Travel to/from Ottawa, Advocacy training workshops and Hill Day (Oct 15th-19th)
- Debrief - (Virtual session, TBD based on availability - 60 mins)
Mission and values*
- I commit to upholding the mission and values of Canadian Foodgrains Bank
Participants are required to follow guidelines for meaningful and respectful cross-cultural and tour group interaction, and mutual learning.
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