Josh Virtel is the President of Slow Food USA. Their "Time for Lunch" Campaign aims to get healthier food in school cafeterias. Slow Food is sponsoring "Eat-In's," or potluck meals organized by communities across the country. They are taking place on September 7.
Sign Slow Food's petition and find an Eat-In near you.
Los Angeles area Eat-in's include:
Cesar Chavez Arboretum in Elysian Park
835 Academy Road, Los Angeles
Beginning at 11:30am
Organized by Jennie Cook
RSVPs and information by email to jennie@jenniecooks.com or by phone: 323.982.0052
Milagro Allegro Community Garden in Highland Park
115 South Avenue 56, Los Angeles
Beginning at 4:00pm
Organized by Emily Ventura
RSVPs and information by email to hpeatin@gmail.com or by phone: 323.442.3198
Fancifull
5617 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles
From 4:00pm until 7:00pm
Organized by Terry August
RSVPs and information by email to admin@fancifull.com or by phone: 323.466.7654
Spiraling Orchard Community ArtPark (downtown)
1246 West Court Street, Los Angeles
Beginning at 5:00pm
Organized by Nancy Zuniga
RSVPs and information by email to acla213@ gmail.com or by phone: 213.481.8013
Anderson Park in Redondo Beach
229 Ernest Avenue, Redondo Beach
Beginning at 4:00pm
Organized by Kelly Wolschon
RSVPs and information by email to kwolschon@rbusd.org or by phone: 310.370.9420
Culver City at Reyhan Persian Grill
11800 Jefferson Boulevard, Culver City
Beginning at 3:00pm
Organized by Frieda Hosseini
RSVPs and information by email to reyhanpersiangrill@gmail.com or by phone: 310.390.6800