THE SGM FOOD SOLIDARITY GATHERING

VIRTUAL, October 16-23 2020

 

This week-long online experience and gathering was a chance for members to to engage and connect with others who are leading Social Gastronomy initiatives around the world. Collectively we were able to explore, share, discover, and learn how we can use food to foster and strengthen cross sector connections, collaborations and partnerships. The SGM Food Solidarity Gathering occurred over the course of one week, starting on World Food Day on Friday, October 16th until Friday, October 23rd of 2020.

 
 

What it was all about

Connection and action. Sessions throughout the week dove into Food Solidarity related topics, moments and shared learnings. Together we were co-creating action plans, and fostering connection and collaboration within the community. 

On a peer to peer basis the intent of the gathering was to:

  • Showcase Community Members and Inspire to Action

  • Co-create Actionable Solutions

  • Share Valuable Learnings

  • Meaningful Dialogue

    Food Solidarity 

    COVID-19 has amplified the global food security crisis, which doubled in 2020 alone. As a catalyst for the system-wide change within the food sector, SGM committed to spreading solidarity faster than the virus through Food Solidarity. 

    Food Solidarity is about recognizing that we are one people, one community, one humanity with one need: to have healthy food as a human right. 

    Food Solidarity encompasses the entire food system. It is when we collectively engage with the human side of the food cycle and work toward a shared goal of food security, equitable, and universal access to healthy food and freedom from hunger for everyone. 

    We need to have one system, not a separate one where food aplenty exists for one community while another goes hungry. To tackle this, we call on leaders at all levels to prioritize Food Security as the first indicator of a successful society and to recognize the need for equality and justice in the food system by taking actions to ensure Food Solidarity across the globe.