Slow Food Gainesville
Public Group
Description
Slow Food Gainesville is a local chapter of an amazing national and international non-profit organization that works to educate, support and celebrate food traditions and sustainable food production. Like Slow Food USA, Slow Food Gainesville believes that pleasure and quality in everyday life can be achieved by slowing down, respecting the convivial traditions of the table and celebrating the diversity of the earth’s bounty and our community. From the spice of Datil Peppers to the delicious simplicity of produce at our local farmers’ markets; from animal breeds and heirloom varieties of fruits and vegetables to handcrafted wine and beer, farmhouse cheeses and other artisanal products; these foods are a part of our cultural identity. They reflect generations of commitment to the land and devotion to the processes that yield the greatest achievements in taste.
News
Sept 7, 2009
Join us for a community potluck on Labor Day, September 7 as we promote awareness of the Child Nutrition Act which is up for re-authorization. Restricted budgets for our nation’s schools represent a real struggle to serve children the food they need. In addition to the good eats, we’ll be hosting speakers discussing the steps already being taken here in Gainesville to provide nutritional food to children in our community, as well as some
activities for kids to enjoy.
Your families and friends are invited to join us with a dish to share a friendly meal, while we explore the food and health issues that affect us and our children. The potluck will be held at the Alachua County Extension Office (2800 NE 39th Ave), with doors opening at 5:00 pm, followed by dinner and activities until our speakers begin at 6:00.
Please send RSVPs, questions or concerns to
slowfoodgainesville@gmail.com. We hope to see you there!
For more information about the campaign visit the Time For Lunch
