When we slow down, it's amazing what can be accomplished. Thank you to all who came out last week to raise awareness of the effects that our food choices have on the world around us. We celebrated our 2019 Snailblazer Naama Tamir of Lighthouse and raised funds for our community farm resource in East New York.

The theme of this year’s World Food Day is focused on bringing access to nourishing, healthy, and safe food to the world’s population—in essence, good, clean, and fair food for all. There’s a reason that these three words resonate so deeply in the Slow Food community. They capture in the simplest terms a set of values centered around human health, ecological stewardship, and social equity. They rally a movement of individuals and communities spread out across over 160 nations to act thoughtfully and gather intentionally around the table.

Here at Slow Food NYC, we offer a variety of programs to allow people to experience what we mean by Good, Clean, and Fair Food for All. Through Slow U we offer annual and other special fun and educational events, like Duck Off! An all local duck cook-off, and the SFNYC Food Almanac, our annual food and farm policy review. Snail of Approval provides a chance for restauranteurs, food and beverage artisans, markets, and caterers to also get involved and align their values with Slow Food's.

Slow Food NYC is looking for a few great men and women! We're wrapping up another great year and are now seeking passionate, talented, energetic Slow Food supporters who will join our Board to serve a three-year term and help us continue our work toward a good, clean and fair food system in New York City.