Hunger Advocacy Network Honored with San Diego Human Relations Commission Partner Award
From HAN newsletter:
The San Diego Human Relations Commission, one of the Hunger Advocacy Network’s 21 Partner organizations, chose to honor HAN with a 2014 Commission Partner award in a special reception and awards ceremony on November 18th at the San Diego Central Library.
During the event, the Commission highlighted the Network’s collective impact and collaborative work toward reducing barriers, enhancing awareness, and increasing access to food assistance programs.
HAN Manager, Kristen Aster, provided brief remarks, highlighting the stories of San Diego Food Bank clients Sharon McCartney and Gloria Richardson. Additional HAN representatives included: Madeleine Hennessy, Feeding America San Diego; Angela Kretschmar, Heaven’s Windows; Elyse Homel Vitale, California Food Policy Advocates and Jewish Family Service of San Diego Public Affairs Committee; and Parke Troutman, San Diego Hunger Coalition.
Thank you San Diego Human Relations Commission!
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