Cornerstones Abundant Harvest Season: Food Security Forum
Cornerstones’ Abundant Harvest Season: Food Security Forum brings together community leaders, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and advocates to examine food insecurity and the future of the regional food system. Held during Hunger Action Month, the conversation will address how rising food prices, housing instability, and economic uncertainty force difficult choices among food, rent, health care, and other essentials.
The forum will explore regional food-system challenges, highlight perspectives from across the food sector, and consider innovative partnerships that could create lasting access to nutritious food for everyone. The evening concludes with a networking reception and light refreshments.
When: September 15, 2026
Showtimes: Doors open at 5:00 p.m. The food security forum runs from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., followed by a networking reception from 6:30 to 7:00 p.m.
Tickets: Free
Venue: RCC Hunters Woods, 2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, Virginia 20191
Featured welcome: Bob Van Hoecke, Cornerstones board member and co-chair of the Fundraising Committee
Moderator: Shannon Steene, chief executive officer of Cornerstones
Panelists: Kelly Andreae, senior director for the Northern Virginia region at Capital Area Food Bank; Chris Holland, regional community engagement manager at Wegmans; Ted Lewis, executive vice president of Cornerstones; Paul Misener, founder and principal of Misener Innovation; and DT Oliver, director of Data Analytics & Evaluation at Feeding America
Organizer: Cornerstones, with Reston Community Center and Calendar Partners
Refreshments: Light refreshments will be served during the post-forum networking reception.
Event contact: Cornerstones may be reached through Reston Community Center at 703-476-4500 or RCCcontact@fairfaxcounty.gov.
Sponsors and supporters: Listed supporters include Bess and Eric Eisenstadt, John D. Thomas, Jennifer and Dave Bishop, Jennifer Condro, Carolyn and Andrew Hamm, Sara Leonard and Jørn Dalboe, Creative Strategies, Northern Virginia Hebrew Congregation, St. Timothy’s Episcopal Church, Wegmans, Margaret Cartier and Nathan Drost, Julia and Brian Funaki, Elizabeth and Andy Lacher, Jane and Ken Plum, Mary Szpanka, Mona and Peter Tauber, Shannon Steene, and DealShaq.