Food Day 2011:

2,300 Events in All 50 States2011 Corporate Participation:Whole Foods Markets, Bolthouse Farms, Dole Foods, Kraft Foods, Aramark, Sodexo Co., The Cooking Channel, The Disney Channel, Bon Appetit, Epicurious.com, and many more...

Pictured here: Food Day in Times Square, New York City.

What is Food Day?

Think of it as an Earth Day- for food!

Food Day is a nationwide celebration and a movement toward more healthy, affordable, and sustainable food. Food Day, created by CSPI, is powered by a diverse coalition of food movement leaders, organizations, and people from all walks of life. Food Day takes place annually on October 24 to address issues as varied as health and nutrition, hunger, agricultural policy, animal welfare, and farm worker justice. The ultimate goal of Food Day is to strengthen and unify the food movement in order to improve our nation’s food policies. Join this push for a stronger, more united food movement by signing up to organize or attend Food Day events in your community.

Craving Change? Spearheaded by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest, Food Day is organized around five priorities: 1. Promote safer, healthier diets 2. Support sustainable and organic farms 3. Reduce hunger 4. Reform factory farms to protect the environment 5. Support fair working conditions for food and farm workers

To learn more about the national Food Day initiative and the thousands of other events taking place in all 50 states, go to : FoodDay.org

Food Day 2011:

7,000 + Attendees , 44 exhibitors, 16 workshops, 5 musical guests

...and that was just our first year!2011 Sponsors:Aikido Center of Savannah, Ambos Seafoods, Bed & Breakfasts of Savannah, Brighter Day, Chatham Area Transit Authority, Chatham Steel, Chatham County Parks & Leisure Services, City Church, Galaxy Lights and Sound, Holistic Health Center, Hunter Cattle, Nlaws Produce, Savannah Bee Company, Southern Pine Co., West Rehab, WJCL/WTGS, The Savannah Tribune, Connect Savannah, The Garibaldi Group, Kia Country of Savannah.

Here in Savannah, Well FED will be hosting one of the largest Food Day festivals in the country,

for a second year in a row!

On Sunday, October 28th, the Sunday after the National Food Day, the City of Savannah will be treated to a large outdoor festival at Daffin Park, located next to Historic Grayson Stadium on Victory Drive. The festival is from 11am to 6pm and is free and open to the public, with live music, food vendors, dozens of exhibitors, vendors and free workshops. This festival will be full of activities for all ages and families, including your pets!

A family-friendly festival, done right...

Last year’s festival garnered national and local media attention, with coverage in virtually every local media outlet, including the front page of the Sunday paper. In addition, proclamations were also secured from the State of Georgia, Chatham County, and The City of Savannah. Chatham County commissioner, Pete Laikakis, was also on hand to present us with the county proclamation and inaugurate the first festival. It was official: Food Day was recognized at all levels of government and is here to stay!

We invite all of Savannah to mark their calendars!

This year’s festival promises to be even bigger: More food, more activities, more entertainment and plenty more too see and learn. Attendees could easily spend an entire day engaged in workshops, eating from local food vendors, listening to live performances from headline bands and even playing with their children or pets in the park. or provided activities areas.

JOIN THE 2012 FOOD DAY FESTIVAL!We are still accepting inquiries and applications for sponsors, exhibitors, vendors, workshops, volunteers, and entertainers.

This year we estimate well over 10,000 attendees and welcome all who care to join the growing numbers of the Food Day Family. Get involved, make a difference, eat well, bring the kids, bring the dog, make a friend, reach your target audience, get your message out there - all while listening to great music and enjoying a day in the park.

VOLUNTEERS: Have a great time while lending a hand! Meet other like minded people who share your interest in improving our local food community. With areas ranging from pets, to children, to food and so much more - You are bound to find the perfect place to contribute and enjoy yourself. Volunteer schedules are very flexible and include opportunities to contribute before, during and after the festival. All ages are welcome.

EXHIBITORS & VENDORS: Does your business or organization share in the five priorities of Food Day? Then Join Us Today! Exhibitor and vendor fees are very minimal and on a sliding scale. Reach a large target audience while enjoying a day in the park. (Deadline for applications is October 12th.)

SPONSORS: Reach a local and national audience of thousands of people and show your committment to our community and cause. To learn about the benefits of becoming a sponsor, contact Well FED to receive an official sponsor’s media kit with more detailed information.(Limited availability. Deadline for applications is September 21st. )

Applications are available online:www.wellfedsavannah.com/joinfoodday.html

Or via Email: joinfoodday@wellfedsavannah.comOr via Phone: (912) 480-4345

Food Day was created by the nonprofit Center for Science in the Public Interest1220 L St. NW, Suite 300,Washington, DC 20005foodday@cspinet.org202-777-8392

The 2012 Savannah Food Day Festival is produced byWell FED Savannah912-480-4345P.O. Box 5214 Savannah, GA 31414joinfoodday@wellfedsavannah.com

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