Co-Sponsored by

The Montclair State University School of Social Work and Child Advocacy is a co-sponsor of Table to Table's Partners in Good Health Conference.

Wednesday, May 7, 2025
8:30 am – 2:30 pm

Table to Table’s annual Partners in Good Health Conference offers networking and professional development for our community partners to learn and share best practices regarding nutrition, health, and well-being.

Table's Partners in Good Health Conference on May 21.

About The Conference

Table to Table’s Partners in Good Health Conference brings together our community partners and local experts to explore the critical connection between food and health. Together, we share best practices in supporting better health for our neighbors.

Table to Table, New Jersey’s first food rescue, has bridged the gap for local neighbors in need by reducing food waste, sustaining those who are struggling, and contributing to their better health outcomes. We recognize the vital role that fresh food plays in nourishing not only the body, but also the spirit and mind.

Click below for videos of amazing speakers, helpful materials, and presentations from last year’s conference, which was a great success!

2024 Conference Toolkit

Questions?

Location:

Montclair State University

Student Center Ballrooms A, B, & C

In your GPS, input Red Hawk Parking Deck. Park on or near the 5th floor and exit on the 5th floor at the sign that says “access to Dickinson Hall & North Campus.” Follow the Table to Table signs to the Student Center.

Click the button below for a detailed parking map.

Campus Map

Conference Agenda

Morning Session

8:30 – 9:30 am: Registration & Continental Breakfast

Table to Table's Partners in Good Health Conference is May 7

9:30 am: Opening Remarks

Table to Table's Partners in Good Health Conference is Wednesday, May 7.

9:50 – 10:30 am: Emotional Resilience: Caring for Ourselves

So We Can Care for Our Communities

Melissa Ciottone Psy.D., Program Director, Center for Evaluation and Counseling, Inc. (CEC)
Nicole Pittaluga MA, LPC, NCC, Director of Development & Communications, CEC

10:30 – 11:30 am: Panel Discussion: Crafting Meals with

Creativity – Making the Most of Your Ingredients

Moderator: Hend El-Buri, Director, Nutrition & Food Pantry, Rutgers University, Newark Campus
Carolyn Lake, Executive Director, Interfaith Food Pantry Network
Jessica Carr, MS, RDN, Senior Campus Dietitian, Montclair State University & Gourmet Dining
Caitlin Rulli, MS, RDN, CDN, Registered Dietitian Nutritionist, Inserra Supermarkets

11:30 am – Noon: ‘Micro-Habit’ Changes for Better Health

Lateefah Fleming, E-RYT500 and owner of a RYS200 Yoga School, Shirvan Family Live Well Center

Noon – 12:15 pm: Closing Remarks for Morning Sessions

Afternoon Session

12:15 – 1:00 pm: Lunch

1:00 – 2:15 pm: Town Hall with NJ Office of the Food

Security Advocate

Mark Dinglasan, Executive Director, New Jersey Office of the Food Security Advocate (OFSA)
Dan Dychtwald, Ph.D, MPH, MS, Program Manager/Government Representative II, OFSA
Jemmell’z Washington-Rock, Program Manager, OFSA
NJ Assemblywoman Shama D. Haider, Deputy Majority Leader and Chair of the Committee on Children, Families, and Food Security

Please note: The OFSA is not able to comment on anything related to the state budget, as negotiations are ongoing. OFSA is not able to comment on any current or pending state or federal legislation. Nothing discussed or shared during this session should be taken as official legal advice.