This one-day gathering brings together tribal leaders, nonprofit organizations, health professionals, educators, students, and community advocates committed to addressing hunger and food insecurity across Northern Arizona.
The objective of this event is to offer the audience various insights into the human relationship with food and how our systems in northern Arizona affect this connection, both positively and negatively. How food gets from farms and fields to our dinner tables varies significantly across regions. Therefore, we should consider the unique histories, challenges, diets, and cultures surrounding food. In 2024, we deepened our investment in long-term solutions with the Hunger Action Partnership, a coalition formed after last year’s NAAHS Summit, to build resilience across northern Arizona. We hope to build on that commitment in this year’s summit as we introduce our theme, Planting Seeds for Resilience. This theme underscores our dedication to authentic, community-driven change. We are committed to amplifying the voices of those with lived experiences, supporting individuals who actively nourish their communities, and connecting with changemakers across the region.