Slow Food USA, of which Slow Food Desert Cities is the local chapter, is a non-profit organization working to create a fair and sustainable food system. Slow Food USA has 225 volunteer-led chapters across the country. Members of Slow Food USA's chapters celebrate the amazing bounty of regional food that is available and work to strengthen the connection between the food on our plates and the health of our planet. Chapters are involved in activities such as:
Raising public awareness, improving access and encouraging the enjoyment of foods that are local, seasonal and sustainably grown
Caring for the land and protecting biodiversity for today's communities and future generations
Performing educational outreach within their communities by working with children in schools and through public programs
Identifying, promoting and protecting fruits, vegetables, grains, animal breeds, wild foods and cooking traditions at risk of disappearance
Advocating for farmers and artisans who grow, produce, market, prepare and serve wholesome food
Promoting the celebration of food as a cornerstone of pleasure, culture and community
