We join the rest of the World to Celebrate World Food Day under the theme "IF ITS NOT SAFE, ITS NOT FOOD"

World Food Day is celebrated annually on October 16th to promote global awareness and action against hunger, malnutrition, and food insecurity.

Here are some key facts and themes: History World Food Day was established in 1979 by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations. Objectives

1. Eradicate hunger and malnutrition

2. Improve food security and sustainable agriculture 3. Promote healthy eating habits 4. Support small-scale farmers and rural development

Themes

1. "Healthy Diets for a #ZeroHunger World" (2019)

2. "Our Actions Are Our Future" (2020)

3. "Safe Food Now for a Healthy Tomorrow" (2021)

4. "Leave No One Behind" (2022)

Key Statistics

1. 820 million people suffer from hunger globally

2. 1.9 billion people lack access to safe, nutritious food

3. 3.1 billion people cannot afford a healthy diet

4. 1/3 of all food produced is lost or wasted

Actions

1. Support local food banks and food recovery initiatives

2. Promote sustainable agriculture practices

3. Advocate for food security policies

4. Educate yourself and others on healthy eating habits

5. Reduce food waste

Quotes

1. "The right to food is a basic human right." - FAO

2. "Hunger is not just a moral outrage, it's a threat to humanity." - UN Secretary-General

3. "Food is the single most important thing in life." - Michael Pollan

Events

1. Global Food Systems Summit

2. World Food Day ceremonies

3. Food festivals and fairs

4. Social media campaigns (#WorldFoodDay)

Resources

1. FAO website

2. World Food Program

3. UN Food Systems

4. Local food banks and organizations Get involved, spread awareness, and take action to ensure a #ZeroHunger world!