On October 24, Somerville will join other communities and institutions across the country to celebrate the 6^th annual Food Day.  This event was created with the intention of having “individuals and organizations come together to learn, debate and mobilize to improve our food system and the American diet”. We ask questions such as how we can ensure everyone has enough healthy food to sustain themselves, how we can make sure our food system and food choices are beneficial for our planet, and more.

Food Day inspires Americans to change our diets and our food policies. This year we celebrate all the places fresh food and community connect in Somerville. Look for these food-related opportunities near you, and learn more at somervillefoodday.blogspot.com

Groundwork Somerville will be at Whole Foods Somerville location on Oct. 24 from 4:00 – 6:00 p.m. hosting a World Crops Table. Stop by and talk about how culturally relevant food plays a key part in Groundwork’s food access initiatives.

Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) is highlighting fresh, local produce and sustainable seafood at their Cambridge and Everett Hospital cafeterias Oct. 26th during lunch hour as part of their pledge with Health Care Without Harm. At CHA Somerville Hospital, Farmer Dave’s CSA will be part of the celebration on Oct. 25.

Come to the Table: Free Community Meal The Somerville Food Security Coalition presents a shared meal for all community members, with information on Somerville’s food resources. Join us Oct. 26, 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Connexion (149 Broadway). Call Lisa at 617-591-4433 or visit somervillefoodsecurity.org to learn more.

Somerville WIC at 366 Broadway will have an informative poster about eating a “green” diet. Stop by to find out what that means and get a free local apple! For more information about WIC, contact Maria, the Director, at mbettencourt@challiance.org, 617-575-5330

Shape Up Somerville & The Somerville Food Security Coalition will hold their 2nd Food System Assessment workgroup on Oct. 24, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m., location to be determined. Call 617-625-6600 x4312 if you are interested in learning more.

Somerville Public Schools will continue to feature seasonal, local veggies from their Drumlin Farms CSA in their grab & go salads and salad bars that serve Somerville’s K-12 students.