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Wednesday, June 12th 2024

The Armory At Sage College

(130 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208) & Virtual

Co-Presented By Our Hunger Prevention Champions:

Lydia Calabro

The Food Pantries for the Capital District

Lydia Calabro is a dedicated professional with a diverse background in community engagement, program supervision, and education. With a Master of Education in Educational Psychology from The College of Saint Rose and a Bachelor of Science in Psychology from Elmira College, Lydia brings a strong academic foundation to her work.
Currently Lydia serves as an Engagement and Resource Supervisor at The Food Pantries for the Capital District. In this capacity, she demonstrates leadership by training referral specialists, facilitating team meetings, and effectively communicating with guests and partners to ensure the smooth operation of the Food Access Referral Team.
Her commitment to service was further exemplified during her tenure as an AmeriCorps VISTA Assessment and Outreach Coordinator, where she organized outreach events, recruited volunteers, and distributed essential resources to underserved communities. Her efforts were recognized with the prestigious VISTA of the Year Award for her outstanding contributions.
After normal work hours, she works at a piano teacher with B. Mello Studios, enjoys time with her family, and reads books.

Speaking In:

Navigating Food Assistance through Food Pantries

In this workshop we will discuss the intricacies of being referred to and going to a food pantry. We will look at the barriers that our guests face when going to the pantry and how our Food Access Referral Team works to help guests navigate these barriers.

2:00 p.m.

Armory 217

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Wednesday, June 12th 2024

The Armory At Sage College

(130 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208) & Virtual

Co-Presented By Our Hunger Prevention Champions:

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