Food for Thought holds Food Fair and Food Drive to observe World Food Day
World Food Day is celebrated every year on 16 October to promote worldwide awareness and action for those suffering from hunger, to support global food security, and to advocate for sustainable agrifood systems.
This year on World Food Day, Food for Thought held a Food Fair at one of its Food Bank schools, Clement Howell High School. Over 500 students and teachers were treated to delicious food and drink samples, and given important nutritional information, provided by generous local businesses and wonderful volunteers.
Special thanks go to Mr Shaw, KYN, Tribe, The Patty Place, Graceway Communities, The Daily, Hemingways, Beans & Leaves, Island Sprouts, Rock House, Island Raw, SJ Curry Club, Eat More Market, Wine Cellar/TC Crystal, Health Advocacy Unit, Nieve & Sarah, and the whole team of volunteers, including Miss International Adesha Gustave and Sharlene Richards.
Food for Thought also ran a World Food Day Food Drive, collecting donations of non-perishable breakfast items to supplement the food it provides to its Food Bank Schools (the government schools in Providenciales and Grand Turk). We are grateful for the fantastic community spirit of RBC, British West Indies Collegiate, International School Turks & Caicos, Provo Primary School, Scotiabank, HAB, Rotary Club, kind members of the community, and the Miss International team.
RBC Bank employees were involved in a food drive support the initiative Graceway Communities were also on hand to provide fruits for the children Children were also treated to some of the best smoothies on island SJ Curry Club was part of the food fair Students listen attentively as a representative of Food for Thought address the event Maya Saunders, Senior Program Officer in the Health Promotion and Advocacy Unit within the Ministry
When children are properly nourished, they are better able to learn, focus and reach their full potential. In a world with so much wealth, there is no excuse for food insecurity. We call on those who have the means, to play your part to ensure that no child goes hungry.
Please visit foodforthoughttci.com for more information about the charity’s work and details about donating, or contact us at info@foodforthoughttci.com or 242-FEED.
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