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Slow Food came to the Coachella Valley in January of 2007. As a group we are dedicated to educating Slow Food Members and the public about a food system that is based on the principles of high quality and taste, environmental sustainability and social justice—in essence a food system that is good, clean and fair. The Desert Cities Chapter has concentrated its efforts on building school gardens—outdoor classrooms providing opportunities for teaching children math, science and the values of eating locally, seasonally and sustainably through hands-on projects.
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Slow Food Desert Cities is in need of leadership talent. A convergence of events has left our local chapter without a leader or an active Board. The 2012 season has slipped by without any SFDC member programs or the very successful Farm To Table Celebration school garden benefit. We need one or two individuals to step up and put together a group that would focus on the school garden program, restaurants, programs open to members and the public, membership and the Farm to Table event.
In spite of the lack of member programs SFDC just recently funded its' fifth school garden. Take a look at the article on the website about the new Desert Hot Springs High School garden. SFDC has also continued to provide annual funding to the other gardens that we have funded in the past. We do have money in the bank!
If you are interested in taking a leadership role with Slow Food Desert Cities, please contact:
Kerstin Pollack kerstin@slowfooddesertcities.org.
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| Farm to Table Celebration |
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About 300 people of all ages enjoyed the Farm To Table Celebration to benefit school gardens. Fifteen local chefs prepared imaginative dishes featuring local ingredients. Music was provided by Organic Sol and some talented young artists. Art from students at Agua Caliente Elementary School and Raymond Cree Middle School was available for sale. The silent auction was highlighted by the spirited bidding of two hungry attendees for a dinner at their home for six prepared by Chef Deni Curtis. It ended with the Chef agreeing to prepare dinners for both bidders. A big win for the school garden program. A raffle featured special food, health and wellness offerings. The Celebration at the beautiful Miramonte Resort and Spa generated a record amount for Slow Food Desert Cities school garden program. The funds are used to build new gardens, usually one a year, and also provide annual "allowances" for each of the gardens which SFDC has become involved.
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Showing First Graders a Certified Farmers Market. Starting early to show children what is available at a CFM. They all ended their shopping with bags full of fresh produce and fruit. Also a lot of good tastes along the way. The quote of the day: “This was the best day of my life.” Wow!
Slow Food Desert Cities Funds 5th School Garden - In a partnership
that included Slow Food Desert Cities, Les Dames d'Escoffier, Desert Healthcare District and the Pinnacle School Site Fund, $5,000 was raised to fund the new Desert Hot Springs High School garden. The garden was built by 50 volunteers in March. - for more info click here
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Make a donation to the School Garden Program
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