Jamie Oliver: Teach every child about food
“I believe that every child in America has the right to fresh, nutritious school meals, and that every family deserves real, honest, wholesome food. Too many people are being affected by what they eat. It’s time for a national revolution. America needs to stand up for better food!”
“I wish for everyone to help create a strong, sustainable movement to educate every child about food, inspire families to cook again and empower people everywhere to fight obesity”
Dink said,
February 13, 2010 at 5:23 am
Such an important message. I fear he (we) are preaching to the choir. How do we get this message to 1. Main stream media 2. People who are in such dire need of hearing it.
Ren said,
February 13, 2010 at 9:54 pm
I believe that the way forward is through our children and grandchildren. They will bring the message home to the “slumbering masses”.
As a practical matter, continue to write letters (not email) and call local, state and federal officials. Write letters to the editor in your region (not just your town). Organize an event & call the press. Teach a class, organize a field trip, join (or start) a co-op. Talk to grocery store managers. Host a screening. Work to make good food affordable.
Michaela said,
February 13, 2010 at 4:07 pm
I’m glad someone like Jamie is making his voice heard as well. I’ve always believed that if it’s the right thing to do, I don’t care if celebs do it for the PR. Somehow I think he means it, though.
lynn byrd said,
February 13, 2010 at 9:26 pm
Dink, you pose the hard question. And there are a multitude of answers, none of them easy. In order to keep ourselves from going crazy, sometimes it’s best to just give the man a dollar for a beer, or hold the baby while the mom goes outside for a cigarette, know what I mean? I’m all about fomenting revolution, but if we leave everybody behind, what kind of revolution do we have? People are struggling, and the best thing we can do is appreciate the struggle, and do the best we can for ourselves, our children, and those who are ready for change. I, too, am tired of baby steps. It’s time to take giant leaps, but we can’t push the slumbering masses to greater awareness – we can, however, lead by example and keep the wheel turning. Take solace in knowing we’re on the brink of a sea change, and it starts with a back yard garden, or, at the very least, a tomato plant in a coffee can.
Bonnie said,
February 13, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Thanks for posting Ren. I love Jamie Oliver and all of his passion. :)
Dink said,
February 15, 2010 at 4:56 am
We are doing some things in our small town. Two friends and I, with the aid of a grant, are teaching a cooking class targeted at “at risk kids” ,tho we accept any kid, 8-12 who is interested. We have 12 kids in this first class, and money enough to conduct 2 more. We’re pretty excited about this. Regrettably, we can’t do organic because we are trying to teach them to eat unprocessed, home cooked etc rather than McDonalds. We established a community garden last year and will be expanding it this year and we are presenting the movie, “Fresh” at the high school this Sat. night.
Ren said,
February 15, 2010 at 6:33 am
That’s REALLY great! Good for you!
Jenn AKA The Leftover Queen said,
February 15, 2010 at 12:59 pm
YES!!!
ella said,
February 16, 2010 at 4:12 pm
you’re awesome grandma!