Media Advisory: Toronto Celebrates World Food Day October 16, 2012
(firmenpresse) - TORONTO, ONTARIO -- (Marketwire) -- 10/10/12 -- More than half of Toronto residents live in "Food Deserts," neighbourhoods that do not have access to good quality and affordable food. On , October 16, 2012, Toronto's community leaders are coming together at the to celebrate a cross sector approach to achieving a sustainable local food system with good food for all.
and have partnered with the to raise awareness and action on the challenges with hunger and the way we grow, buy and learn about the food we eat.
"Many people think of hunger as a problem exclusive to other countries, but as we know, it's everywhere. Right here in Toronto, last year alone, there were a million visits to food banks," says UN World Food Programme National Ambassador Against Hunger . "World Food Day helps us recognize the great work currently being done in schools, businesses and communities. It also reminds us that we have a long way to go, and need an integrated approach both locally and globally to address this widespread challenge."
World Food Day Toronto is a free event open to the public. Pay what you can donations will be accepted at the door to support Regent Park food initiatives and a Toronto training program for food entrepreneurs.
Speakers will chat briefly about their work, then join workshop sessions where attendees can learn more and share ideas. Speakers include David Reycraft, Regent Park Food Partnership and l; Chef Michael Stadtlander, , Erin Shapero, ; Mark Cutrara, ; Seana Irvine, ; Suresh Doss, ; Nick Saul, ; Laura Rainsborough, ; Janet Horner, ; Tzazna Miranda-Leal, .
is a free social change film series that brings together people from across the sectors to collaborate in their communities.
is a registered non-profit organization in Toronto that provides a people's voice for a better food system.
Contacts:
Films That Move
Celina Agaton
Founder
647.299.5444
Twitter: (at)celinaagaton (at)filmsthatmove.org hashtag #FilmsTM
Food Forward
Darcy Higgins
Executive Director
416.459.9975
Twitter: (at)durabilite (at)pushFoodForward hashtag #foodTO
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Datum: 10.10.2012 - 07:49 Uhr
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