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Join us in celebrating World Food Day and make a difference - let's work together towards a world without hunger!
Get ready to celebrate World Food Day on October 16th! This day has been celebrated for over 40 years and was created by the United Nations in 1979 as an opportunity to recognize our global food systems and raise awareness about hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. World Food Day is a great chance to reflect on how fortunate we are, while also acknowledging that millions of people around the world lack access to basic necessities like food.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1945</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Establishment of FAO</div><div class='timeline-text'>The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations is created to combat global hunger and malnutrition, setting the foundation for World Food Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1979</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First World Food Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>FAO announces the inauguration of World Food Day, an annual observance aimed at addressing world hunger, malnutrition, and poverty.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1981</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>WFD Becomes Global</div><div class='timeline-text'>With over 150 countries commemorating WFD, the concerns raised become an international topic drawing in global engagement and support.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>1996</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>World Food Summit</div><div class='timeline-text'>FAO organizes the World Food Summit in Rome focusing on renewing commitments to eradicate hunger, coinciding with activities on World Food Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>UN Sustainable Development Goals</div><div class='timeline-text'>The United Nations sets sustainable development goals, including one to end hunger by 2030, reinforcing the mission celebrated on World Food Day.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>75th Anniversary of FAO</div><div class='timeline-text'>World Food Day marks the 75th anniversary of FAO with the theme "Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together. Our Actions are our Future."</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Make a meal with ingredients from around the world</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Gather up ingredients from different countries and cultures and make a meal that includes dishes from each. You'll be able to sample flavors, ingredients, and cooking styles you may not have tried before.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Visit a food market</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Check out your local food market or ethnic grocery store and explore the wide variety of foods available. Talk to the vendors and learn about their culture, cuisine, and cooking techniques.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize a potluck dinner</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Invite friends and family to bring their favorite dish to share in celebration of World Food Day. Ask them to explain the origin of their dish, so you can all learn about different cuisines.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a soup kitchen</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteer at a local soup kitchen or food pantry that serves meals to those in need. You'll get an inside look into how people are struggling with poverty and hunger around the world.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Participate in a food drive</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize a food drive in your community or find one in your area to participate in. Donating food to those who need it is a great way to celebrate World Food Day.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It encourages us to try new foods</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>World Food Day is a great opportunity to broaden your culinary horizons and explore the flavors of different cultures. From Mexican tacos to Indian curry, there are so many delicious dishes out there waiting to be discovered!</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness of food insecurity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>One of the primary goals of World Food Day is to bring attention to the problem of global hunger. By learning more about hunger in other parts of the world, we can take steps towards ending food poverty and ensuring everyone has access to nutritious meals.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It celebrates diversity</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Food is one of the most powerful ways that people from different cultures share experiences and traditions. World Food Day celebrates this diversity and unites people through the love of food!</p></div></div>
World Food Day is celebrated on October 16 every year. In 2024 World Food Day will occur on a Wednesday.
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