The Cornerstones Food Security Forum: Innovation. Partnership. Action.

Written By Ashlee Wilcox

As part of our season-wide campaign to fight hunger in our community, Cornerstones is convening some of the area’s foremost experts on food security for a thoughtful conversation on building stronger food systems that ensure everyone has access to nutritious food.

Join us and be a part of the conversation! Registration is free but required. Seating is limited, so don’t wait to save your seat.

Event Details

Tuesday, September 15, 2026

The Leila Gordon Theatre, Reston Community Center
2310 Colts Neck Road, Reston, VA 20191

Schedule

  • 5:00 p.m. Doors Open

  • 5:30–6:30 p.m. Food Security Forum program

  • 6:30 p.m. Networking Reception with Light Refreshments

Featured Panel

Welcome Message

  • Bob Van Hoecke, Cornerstones Board Member and Fundraising Committee Co-Chair

Moderator

  • Shannon Steene, Chief Executive Officer, Cornerstones

Panelists

  • Kelly Andreae, Senior Director, Northern Virginia Region, Capital Area Food Bank

  • Chris Holland, Regional Community Engagement Manager, Wegmans

  • Ted Lewis, Executive Vice President, Cornerstones

  • Paul Misener, Founder & Principal, Misener Innovation

  • DT Oliver, Director of Data Analytics & Evaluation, Feeding America

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