RBC Royal Bank has announced that it is a presenting sponsor for the upcoming Food For Thought Panel Discussion on Hunger and Food Security in The Bahamas. The panel event promises to be a unique learning experience. It will include a live raffle, door prizes, light refreshments and the opportunity to discover how individuals can join in the fight against hunger in The Bahamas.
The event is being organized by Hands For Hunger (H4H), a humanitarian organization committed to the elimination of unnecessary hunger and the reduction of food waste in The Bahamas. H4H strives to achieve this goal through the creation of meaningful and engaging partnerships amongst all sectors of the Bahamian community.
Since 2008, H4H has provided 500,000 meals to Bahamians in need through its food rescue program, which currently assists 12 recipient outreach agencies serving over 8,000 meals each week.
The Food For Thought Panel Discussion will coincide with World Hunger Day, which is celebrated around the world on May 28, 2013. A few of the confirmed panelists are Dr. Selima Campbell-Hauber, horticulturist and owner/founder of Field to Fork Farm, and Minalee Hanchell, executive director of Great Commission Ministries. The panel discussion will seek to develop further consciousness about food security and hunger awareness on the island, analyze and outline ongoing food security programs and discuss solutions to island-wide food deficiencies.
RBC supports civic causes which improve the quality of people's lives and strengthen the community. RBC was one of the first corporate sponsors of Hands For Hunger. Over the years the bank has sponsored numerous H4H programs and RBC employees have served as volunteers for H4H initiatives. Most recently, a group of RBC employees joined H4H to help count pennies collected during a primary school penny drive. RBC team members also provided logistical support for the penny drive and will assist at the panel event as part of their ongoing volunteer service to H4H.
"It's an extremely rewarding experience for RBC and our employees to assist H4H as they work to eliminate hunger in The Bahamas", said Jan Knowles, RBC manager, public relations and communications. She continued, "We applaud H4H for the important work they do in the community and encourage the general public to attend the Food For Thought Panel Discussion and support Hands For Hunger."
"Hunger in Nassau is a very real and serious problem. We are still importing over 95% of our food, which affects affordability for all citizens on our island." shared Abigail Asgaralli, executive director, Hands For Hunger. She thanked RBC for its support, "RBC's involvement as a sponsor for our Food For Thought Panel Discussion demonstrates its unwavering support to address the ever-growing need for food security, while helping us secure funding for our food rescue program, food security research and healthy living education programs. We are proud to have RBC as a sponsor for the Food For Thought Panel Discussion, and as a constant supporter and proponent for the vision and mission of Hands For Hunger."
The Food For Thought Panel Discussion on Hunger and Food Security in The Bahamas will take place on Tuesday, May 28th, 2013 at the British Colonial Hilton from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. A ten dollar ($10.00) entrance fee will be charged. Participants will receive 1 free raffle ticket as part of their entrance fee for a chance to win awesome prizes. For additional information about the Food For Thought Panel Discussion on Hunger and Food Security in The Bahamas please visit http://www.handsforhunger.org.
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