Tuesday, October 11, 2005

World Food Day October 16


World Food Day is Sunday, October 16. Some observances, including a teleconference with Frances Moore Lappe, will take place on Friday, October 14.
World Food Day (WFD) is a worldwide event designed to increase awareness, understanding and informed, year-around action to alleviate hunger. It is observed each October 16th in recognition of the founding of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in 1945. The first World Food Day was in 1981. In the United States the endeavor is sponsored by 450 national, private voluntary organizations.

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