Update from the KC Oxfam Action Corps

This week, we had our second meeting and it was a great success! Not only did we have four wonderful and excited volunteers attend, but Oxfam America's Lead on Agricultural issues, Jim French, paid us a visit as well. Jim filled us all in on the GROW Method and how Oxfam America is planning to advocate it in conjunction with World Food Day (October 16th). We are planning some local events for this fall as well, which we'll post an update on in the near future. If you're not familiar with World Food Day, it is a day devoted to raising awareness about issues of hunger and food injustice across the globe. Check out World Food Day USA to learn more and see events going on all across the country.

While World Food Day will bring some exciting events in a couple months, we have an opportunity next weekend to get involved with the KC Action Corps now! On Saturday September 8th, we'll have a table set up at Green Fest at the Uptown Theater to raise awareness about Oxfam America and its current campaigns. Green Fest is an event that gives people inspiration and resources to begin living in a more environmentally friendly way, and introduces them to green products, businesses, and organizations. Activities include shopping, film screenings, speakers, and more! If you're interested in volunteering at this great event, send us an email at kansascity@oxfamactioncorps.org.



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