What is Food Day? Think of it as an Earth Day for food! Aimed at promoting healthy, sustainable, affordable, and just food systems in America, Food Day is a national grassroots mobilization backed by some of the most prominent voices for energizing the food movement. On October 24, 2011, people will gather at events big and small and from coast to coast in homes, schools, colleges, churches, city halls, farmers’ markets, supermarkets, and elsewhere to raise awareness about food issues and advocate for change. Here in Savannah, Well FED and The Savannah Chatham Food Policy Council will be hosting one of the largest Food Day festivals in the country! On Saturday, October 22nd, the weekend before National Food Day, the City of Savannah will be treated to a large outdoor festival at Mother Matilda Beasley Park, which has been graciously provided by Chatham County Public Works and Parks Services. The festival is from 11am to 5pm and is free and open to the public, with live music, free food and food vendors, dozens of exhibitors, and 4 unique tracks of concurrent free workshops and activities for the whole family, including your pets! It’s time to Eat Real Savannah...
Craving Change? Spearheaded by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day is organized around six main policy goals:
1. Reduce diet-related disease by promoting safe, healthy foods 2. Support sustainable farms and limit subsidies to big agribusiness 3. Expand access to food and alleviate hunger 4. Protect the environment and animals by reforming factory farms 5. Promote health by curbing junk-food marketing to kids 6. Support fair working conditions for food and farm workers
For more information, including the latest updates, driving directions, and more, visit: www.wellfedsavannah.com To learn more about the national Food Day initiatives and how to get involved, go to: FoodDay.org