Georgia Southern University's Business Innovation Group (BIG) and the Georgia Grown Innovation Center (GGIC) invite the community to join an important conversation about Feeding America with Chris Flint, Executive Director, Southeast Regional Cooperative. Join us to learn more about how his organization works with others across the nation to feed America! 

Topics covered will include: 

• How the Southeast Regional Cooperative helps fight hunger by connecting you with USDA and Department of Agriculture grant funding opportunities. 
• How the Southeastern Regional Cooperative supports food banks by acquiring #2 produce and protein that farmers may not otherwise be able to market. 
• How the Southeast Regional Cooperative acquires #1 products through USDA and Georgia Department of Agricultural grant funding. 
• How you can recoup revenue on products that otherwise you might not be able to bring to market. 
• How IRS guidelines allow you to make food donations to charitable organizations as a write-off. 

Chris Flint is the executive director of the Southeast Regional Cooperative, an affiliate of the Feeding America Network that does sourcing and logistics for food banks. He is also the director of Lay Servant Ministries for the Central West District of the United Methodist Church. Prior to entering the nonprofit sector, Chris worked for Sysco Foods for 25 years in various marketing and procurement leadership roles. Chris earned his bachelor’s degree from the University of Alabama as well as a master of arts in leadership from Asbury Theological Seminary. Chris and his wife Tara live with their three daughters in Marietta, Georgia. Whenever possible Chris enjoys making music and gardening.