OUR MISSION

Slow Food First Coast celebrates the bounty of food that is produced in our region as a cornerstone of pleasure and community. We work to strengthen the connection between growers and consumers to provide good, clean, fair food for all.

Photo courtesy of Edible Northeast Florida — Photo courtesy of *Edible Northeast Florida*

OBJECTIVES

○ Advocate: We advocate for farmers and food artisans who grow, produce, market, prepare and serve wholesome food.

○ Celebrate: We connect producers and consumers by celebrating the rich diversity of food culture in the First Coast community.

○ Educate: We educate consumers on the importance of good, clean, and fair food.

CORE VALUES

GOOD. CLEAN. FAIR. FOOD FOR ALL.

Good

The word good can mean a lot of things to a lot of people. For Slow Food, the idea of good means enjoying delicious food created with care from healthy plants and animals. The pleasures of good food can also help to build community and celebrate culture and regional diversity.

Clean

When we talk about clean food, we are talking about nutritious food that is as good for the planet as it is for our bodies. It is grown and harvested with methods that have a positive impact on our local ecosystems and promotes biodiversity.

Fair

We believe that food is a universal right. Food that is fair should be accessible to all, regardless of income, and produced by people who are treated with dignity and justly compensated for their labor.