The WVU Campus Food Garden will kick off its “Hungry Mondays” workshop series, which explores barriers to food access and considers solutions that may lead to lasting social and policy changes, today (Sept. 13) at 5 p.m. in 316 Percival Hall.
After a brief introduction, participants will walk to "The Garden" to view the seasonal produce and learn more about the garden's activities over the last several months, including plans to expand the high-impact raised beds this fall.
Hungry Mondays events will be held biweekly at 5 p.m. where nonprofits, organizations, faith communities and local chefs will discuss a range of topics, including harvesting events, food justice and equity, food advocacy, food theology, Appalachian cuisine, culture and history, and food preservation.
Fall workshops include:
Sept. 27, Food Preservation with Mockingbird Hill, 316 Percival Hall
Oct. 11, Ugly Tomatoes: A Scientific and Social History of Appalachian Heirlooms (location TBD)
Oct. 25, Food Justice Lab's Nourishing Networks, 316 Percival Hall
Nov. 8, Advocating for Food Justice in the Food Justice Lab, 352 Brooks Hall
Faculty, staff and students are encouraged to volunteer their time or resources in The Garden by engaging in service learning, workshop participation or leadership, and faculty use of the Garden in their curricula.
Read more about the WVU Campus Food Garden.
Interested volunteers, partners or donors should contact Nikki Byrne-Hoffman at cbyrne1@mail.wvu.edu.