Join us for a series of engaging lunch-time talks about social issues and organizations that have an impact on our community.

We're taking a break over the summer so you can enjoy the sun during your lunch break!

Our next talk is: 

September 29, 2010: Beyond Food Banks: Food Security in Edmonton, with Marjorie Bencz, Executive Director, Edmonton's Food Bank.

Also featuring winning photography from the Edmonton Food Bank Expressions of Hunger contest.

Email us for more information!

We meet at 12pm on the main floor of the Stanley Milner Library (downtown branch of the Edmonton Public Library).  Bring your lunch!

Future Lunch & Learn Sessions

October 20: Poverty in Edmonton with Bill Moore-Kilgannon from Public Interest Alberta and John Kolkman of the Edmonton Social Planning Council

November 24: Disabilities Awareness with Ione Challborne from the Canadian Mental Health Association

Talks so far have included:

February 10, 2010: Immigrant Experiences in Edmonton
with John Bol, Sudanese Refugee and ESPC intern, and Jim Gurnett, former Executive Director of the Edmonton Mennonite Centre for Newcomers.

April 28, 2010: Housing and Homeless Homelessness in Edmonton

with Susan McGee, Executive Director
and Murray Soroka, Director, Housing First, Homeward Trust Edmonton.

June 9, 2010: Elder Abuse Awareness

June 15 is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day!  With Pat Power, Social Worker and member of the Edmonton Elder Abuse Intervention Team.

Pictures and video excerpts from both these events are now available.

For more information contact us by email or call 780.423.2031x354

This event is part of the Edmonton Social Planning Council's 70th Anniversary celebrations, and is organized in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library.