Community Partnership Events
The Good Shepherd Food Bank Community Partnerships team will offer a dynamic series of monthly learning and engagement opportunities for partners. These events include the Compassion in Action: Trauma-Informed Learning Series, the Learning Lab: Network Webinar Series, and Network Town Halls—all designed to build skills, share insights, and create meaningful connections between partners and Good Shepherd Food Bank staff.
Compassion in Action: Trauma Informed Learning Series
The Compassion in Action: Trauma-Informed Learning Series equips partners with practical tools and insights to better understand the impact of trauma on individuals and communities. Through guided sessions, participants will learn strategies to create more supportive, respectful, and responsive environments in their work.
August – Creating Trauma-Informed Pantry & Meal Site Environments
Thursday, August 13 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
October – Preventing Staff and Volunteer Burnout
Thursday, October 22 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
Learning Lab: Network Webinar Series
The Learning Lab: Network Webinar Series features topic-focused sessions that explore different aspects of food insecurity work, with guest hosts sharing expertise, insights, and practical approaches from across the network.
August – Neighbor Engagement Strategies
Tuesday, August 18 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
September – Growing Your Volunteer Community
Tuesday, September 22 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
November – Sharing Your Story- Using Social Media to Reach Your Community
Tuesday, November 17 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
Interested in being a guest on Learning Lab Webinar? We’re always looking for new voices and fresh perspectives to enrich the Learning Lab Webinar Series. If you have a topic you’d like to present or would like to share your expertise and experiences during an upcoming Learning Lab, we’d love to hear from you.
Click the button below to express your interest. Please include your name, email address, and organization, and let us know whether you’re interested in proposing a topic, sharing your experience, or both.
Quarterly Network Town Halls
Quarterly Network Town Halls provide partners with an opportunity to connect directly with Good Shepherd Food Bank leadership and staff, ask questions, share feedback, and stay informed about network updates and priorities.
Fall Town Hall
Tuesday, October 13 @ 1 – 2 p.m.
Winter Town Hall
Wednesday, January 20, 2027 @ 2 – 3 p.m.
