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Hungry For Change Conference
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Mon, Sep 21, 2026
9 AM – 3 PM EDT (GMT-4)
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Registration Information
This registration is FREE for all actively enrolled students, including college, university, and high school students. If you are faculty/staff and you are currently actively enrolled as a student, you are eligible for free entry into the conference. All attendees must register to attend the event. If you are not a student, please register through the U-Store using the following link: HERE
What To Expect
* Interactive breakout sessions with real conversation and practical ideas
* Fun, engaging activities throughout the day
* Networking opportunities with campus and community professionals
* A hands-on pantry simulation experience
* A space to learn, connect, and be part of real change on ECU's campus
Agenda
9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m.
Check-In + Light Breakfast Kickoff
9:30 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Opening Remarks & Keynote
10:25 a.m. – 11:05 a.m.
Breakout Sessions 1
11:15 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Breakout Sessions 2
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Lunch + Networking
1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Pantry Simulation Experience + Debrief
2:30 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Closing Session
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Optional Networking Happy Hour
Call for Proposals
Interested in presenting at Hungry for Change? We invite students, faculty, staff, community partners, and practitioners to submit proposals that align with one or more of the following conference tracks:- Campus Solutions: Pantry operations, meal-share programs, basic needs hubs, and other innovative campus initiatives.
- Student Voice: Centering students in program design, leadership, outreach, and lived experiences.
- Community & Regional Partnerships: Collaborations with food banks, businesses, nonprofit organizations, agencies, donors, and other community partners.
Please Note: This registration is for actively enrolled students only. Registrations submitted by individuals who are not currently enrolled students will not be accepted, and entry to the conference will be denied. Non-student attendees should register through the U-Store link above. For questions concerning the registration and conference details, please contact Ramya Mabry at mabryr25@ecu.edu.
For more information about the conference, including speakers, registration, and conference updates, please visit: Hungry For Change Website
Food Provided
Speakers
Amy Beros
President & CEO
Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina
https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyberos/
Amy Beros is a nonprofit executive whose career has been shaped by a simple conviction: the people closest to a challenge should help shape its solutions.
As President & CEO of the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina, Amy leads one of the nation’s hunger-relief organizations, serving a diverse 34-county region through a broad network of community partners. Her focus extends beyond distributing food to building a stronger, more responsive organization and advancing solutions that address why hunger exists in the first place.
Amy brings experience in national network leadership, philanthropy, organizational strategy, food access, and disaster response. Before stepping into the CEO role, she served with Feeding America, helping food banks nationwide strengthen their capacity and deepen their community impact. She has also held leadership roles with Inter-Faith Food Shuttle, Easterseals UCP, Pillars Community Health, and the Food Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina. During her previous tenure at the Food Bank, she led the campaign that made its Raleigh headquarters possible and helped position the organization for its next era of growth.
Amy holds a bachelor’s degree from Clemson University and an MBA from DePaul University. In addition to her work at the Food Bank, Amy serves as board treasurer for Feeding the Carolinas and as a member of Feeding America’s Neighbor Access and Experience Advisory Council. She lives near Raleigh with her husband, two children, and rescue dogs. When she is not working, she can usually be found enjoying live music, spending time with her family, or reminding people that Dolly Parton is both a cultural icon and a highly credible leadership philosophy.