UN World Food Program Head at Luncheon Sept. 29

Josette Sheeran, executive director of the United Nations World Food Program. Sheeran will speak at a luncheon Sept. 29 about overcoming the challenges that threaten the state of global food security.

The luncheon begins at 12:30 p.m. Reserve at (202) 662-7501 or [email protected] Cost of luncheon is $17 for National Press Club members, $28 for their guests and $35 for the general public.

To submit a question in advance, put SHEERAN in the subject line and email to [email protected] before 11 a.m. on the day of the luncheon.

Upcoming Luncheons:

Sept. 30 – NRSC chairman Sen. John Cornyn and DSCC chairman Robert Menendez

Oct. 6 – Margaret Hamburg, commissioner of the Food and Drug Administration

Oct. 12 – Gen. Norton Schwartz, U.S. Air Force chief of staff

Oct. 15 – Condoleezza Rice, former Secretary of State/SOLD OUT

Oct. 25 – Ayaan Hirsi Ali, Muslim women’s rights advocate

Nov. 10 – Actor Jeff Bridges

Dec. 2 – Muhtar Kent, chairman and CEO of Coca-Cola Co.

-- Angela Greiling Keane, [email protected]