Below is the information on Food Day 2011. Stay tuned for info on Food Day 2012, which is October 24th, 2012. Want to be involved in planning Food Day in Worcester?? Contact us!
Welcome to Worcester Food Day!
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 or near 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. Think of it as an Earth Day for food!
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
Who is partnering with Food Day?
Here in Worcester the Food & Active Living Policy Council is acting as the local coordinator along with Clark University Dining Services and we are working with community partners to make Food Day a success around the City. Congressman McGovern is also a part of the national Advisory Committee on Food Day. A full list of advisors and partner organizations can be found at www.FoodDay.org.
Local Schedule of Events
OCTOBER 20th
Watch FRESH the movie at Worcester State University, Student Center Blue Lounge. 6:30 PM Open to the Public! Refreshments & post-film panel Brought to you by Pioneering Healthier Communities and the Worcester State University Urban Studies Department and Intergenerational Institute.OCTOBER 22nd
FOOD DAY FESTIVAL! At the REC Farmers’ Market , YMCA Central Branch 766 Main St. Local Farmers, International Cuisine, Music, Dance Performances, Health & Wellness, Healthy Recipes, Kids Activities, and more!
OCTOBER 24th
Clark University Food Day 12-5 pm, Clark University Enjoy food, nutrition information and more! Watch FRESH the movie at Clark University, Sackler Science Center Room 121. 6:30 PM Open to the Public! Refreshments & post-film panel Brought to you by Pioneering Healthier Communities and Clark University Dining by Sodexo
