NORTHERN CALIFORNIA – Congressman Mike Thompson will another of his virtual online meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this time featuring a virtual petting zoo and a discussion about efforts to address food insecurity for children.

The virtual event will take place at 9 a.m. Friday, Aug. 7, on Thompson’s Facebook page.

The event will feature animals from Forget Me Not Farm Children’s Services.

Thompson will have a short discussion with animal handlers about each animal that will be streamed live on his Facebook page and discuss the work done at the farm to address food insecurity for children.

All constituents and particularly children of California’s Fifth Congressional District are invited to participate.

Thompson represents California’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.