Crossing the dusty deserts of the Southwest, comes an organization caravanning their way to Tempe. Stopping at the ASU campus this weekend, on February 11th to the 13th, the grassroots organization, Real Food Challenge, plans on hosting a summit for college students and faculty to advocate for a change in the university food system.
Through the voices of local food producers and student leaders,
Real Food Challenge builds support for their cause as they trek across the
nation seeking to educate vegetarians, omnivores, and especially the carnivores
of this country about the processes and influences of corporate food. They demonstrate their belief in “real” food for students, by
showing universities how to shift their budgets away from large corporations and
junk food and instead implement locally farmed and wholesome goods to create a more
sustainable and healthier food system for its students.
The upcoming
Regional Southwest Sustainable Food Summit consists of speeches from the
movement and youth leaders, interactive workshops, and an Opportunities Fair populated by Fair Trade and local food representatives. Three days will be spent talking
over healthier choices for eating, smarter ways to purchase food, and developing a more
cohesive understanding of the companies who control the food served in universities and across the
country. Feel like securing a spot? Click here to join in on the fun: http://realfoodchallenge.org/Southwest
Thank you to Clean Air Cabs for taking interest in the
actions of ASU campus and helping to spread the word!
 |
| Story by: Sharyn Tom Social Medial Intern Beyond Green |
