World Food Day @ CSI Regent Park & Daniels Spectrum

More than half of Toronto residents live in “Food Deserts,” neighbourhoods that do not have access to good quality and affordable food. 

On World Food Day, October 16, 2012, Toronto’s community leaders are coming together at the Daniels Spectrum to celebrate a cross sector approach to achieving a sustainable local food system with good food for all.

Films that Move and Food Forward have partnered with the Centre for Social Innovation to raise awareness and action on the challenges with hunger and the way we grow, buy and learn about the food we eat. 

“Many people think of hunger as a problem exclusive to other countries, but as we know, it’s everywhere. Right here in Toronto, last year alone, there were a million visits to food banks,” says UN World Food Programme National Ambassador Against Hunger George Stroumboulopoulos. “World Food Day helps us recognize the great work currently being done in schools, businesses and communities. It also reminds us that we have a long way to go, and need an integrated approach both locally and globally to address this widespread challenge.”

World Food Day Toronto is a free event open to the public. 

World Food Day

Tuesday, October 16, 2012 5:30-9pm. Doors open at 5:15

Daniels Spectrum, A Cultural Hub in Regent Park

585 Dundas Street East at Parliament. Map and Directions.

Twitter Hashtag #WFD2012 #FoodTO

5:15pm  Doors Open

5:30pm  Reception

6:00pm  Welcome and Introductions

            Opening remarks by Chef Michael Stadtlander

6:30pm  Speakers

              Yung Chang, The Fruit Hunters Documentary

              Mark Cutrara, Cowbell 

              Suresh Doss, Food Truck Eats 

              Bryan Gilvesy, Y U Ranch/Sustain Ontario

              Seana Irvine, Evergreen

              Tzazna Miranda Leal, Justicia for Migrant Workers


              Laura Reinsborough, Not Far From the Tree                            

              David Reycraft, Regent Park Food Partnership/Dixon Hall

              Nick Saul, The Stop 

              Erin Shapero, Local Food Plus 

7:20pm  Break

7:45pm  30-minute workshops

            Topics: Community Food Projects, Food Business, 

            Food Centres, Street Food and Labour Rights

8:45pm  Announcements and Close