The Tribune

RBC Royal Bank has announced that it is a sponsor for the upcoming Food For Thought panel discussion on hunger and food security in the Bahamas.

The panel is being spearheaded by Hands For Hunger (H4H), a humanitarian organisation 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 among all sectors of the community.

Since 2008, H4H has provided 500,000 meals to Bahamians in need through its food rescue programme, which currently assists 12 recipient outreach agencies serving over 8,000 meals each week.

The Food For Thought discussion will coincide with World Hunger Day, which is celebrated around the world on May 28.

Two of the confirmed panelists include Dr Selima Campbell-Hauber, horticulturist and owner/founder of Field to Fork Farm, and Minalee Hanchell, executive director of Great Commissions Ministries.

The panel discussion will seek to develop further consciousness about food security and hunger awareness on the island, analyse and outline ongoing food security programmes, and discuss solutions to island-wide food deficiencies.

Recently, a group of RBC employees joined H4H to help count pennies collected during a Hands For Hunger primary school penny drive. RBC team members also provided logistical support for the penny drive and will assist at the panel event.

“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 for public relations.

“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 event and support Hands For Hunger.”

The Food For Thought Panel on Hunger and Food Security in the Bahamas will take place on Tuesday, May 28 at the British Colonial Hilton from 6pm to 9pm.

A $10 entrance fee will be charged. Participants will receive one free raffle ticket as part of their entrance fee for a chance to win awesome prizes.