“Eat In” for school lunch!
I don’t know about you, but my memories of school lunch are, well, less than appetizing. It’s been a while since I’ve been in a school cafeteria, but I’m encouraged to see so much good work being done to pair local farms with institutional food service, and get the best, healthy, fresh food to our kids!
Bellingham’s recently revitalized Fourth Corner Slow Food convivium is sponsoring its own local Eat-In at Birchwood Elementary School, co-sponsored by the Whatcom County School Garden Collective. Diana Campbell, chapter leader of Fourth Corner Slow Food, says “Children who grow up enjoying food that is both delicious and good for them learn healthy eating habits that last throughout their lives. By giving schools the resources to serve real food, we can make sure that the legacy we’re leaving our children is a future filled with opportunity, security and good health.”
Community members are encouraged to bring a dish inspired by the local harvest, picnic plates, utensils and non-alcoholic drinks to share. Birchwood Elementary is developing its own school garden this year, an event Slow Food wants to highlight at the Eat-In.
Slow Food Eat-In: Time for Lunch
When: Monday (Labor Day), September 7, 12 Noon
Where: Birchwood Elementary School
3200 Pinewood Ave. (at Birchwood Ave.)
visit slowfoodusa.org
