Food insecurity continues to be a pressing challenge across Central New York, affecting families, individuals, and communities in both rural and urban areas. Rising food costs, limited access to fresh and healthy options, and structural barriers within the food system contribute to this growing concern.
FOCUS Greater Syracuse, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to fostering community engagement, announces its upcoming FOCUS Forum will be held online, via Zoom, on Friday, Sept. 26, from 12:05–1 p.m. Registration is free and open to the public.
The September forum will feature a panel discussion on food systems in Central New York. Panelists will define what food systems are, how they function, and the ways community members are connected to them…