1. Fundraising: Ideas for Finding Resources for Group Activities Group Leaders Meeting 2 April 2011 Sara Trewhitt
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Food is a vehicle for positive social change in society It’s accessible and inclusive and it values cultural diversity Social justice – and this applies to all All persons from different socio-economic backgrounds have the right to nutritious food Improve access to appropriate and sustainable food in areas where availability is limited Social cohesion Contributes to community cohesion through growing, cooking and eating together Stimulate discussion and promote healthy eating and increases emotional ties Sustainable food systems Encourage tourism and the local economy Prevent environmental degradation from food transport and food miles Healthy people Reduce obesity and diet-related illnesses with less cost to the government Less social exclusion for heavier persons Slow Food encourages people to think about the story behind the food on their plate