Our Food, Our Right
Currently in the works: a 2nd Edition of “Our Food Our Right: Recipes for Food Justice”!
CAGJ is currently working on putting out our second edition of Our Food, Our Right, called “Stories of Change”. Thanks to everyone who submitted content! If you’d like to find out how to support or be a part of this project, please contact us at fjp@seattleglobaljustice.org. Also let us know if you want to hear about when the 2nd edition is available, hot off the presses!
“Our Food, Our Right” is a publication of the Food Justice Project of the Community Alliance for Global Justice (CAGJ) based in Seattle, WA. The publication combines hands-on tools for change with community recipes and political awareness to engage YOU in joining in the struggle for food justice! “Our Food, Our Right” promotes community knowledge sharing, self-sufficiency, accessibility, and food justice through a food sovereignty framework. In the 2nd edition we will focus on stories of successful initiatives locally and globally that are helping to create more sustainable food communities.
“Our Food, Our Right: Recipes for Food Justice” 1st Edition
Our Food, Our Right: Recipes for Food Justice is a CAGJ Food Justice Project publication (72 pages) that combines hands-on tools for change with community recipes and political awareness to engage YOU in joining in the struggle for food justice! Our Food, Our Right promotes community knowledge sharing, self- sufficiency, accessibility, and food justice through a food sovereignty framework.
Our Food, Our Right takes you on a journey through many of the current food system’s failures, and showcases creative solutions that communities are designing to regain control over their food, and the health of their bodies and neighborhoods. This guide has the tools you need to take back your food choices and stand up for all people’s right to good, healthy, and culturally appropriate food!
Topics include:
- Composting and container gardening
- Effects of NAFTA and the WTO on farmers and food
- Basics of food preservation: canning, pickling, freezing, and drying
- Stories of Change: Food Justice Around the World
- Farmworker Organizing in Washington State
- CSA’s, farmers’ markets, and community kitchens
- Local community resources for getting involved in strengthening local food economies, everywhere!
…..and MUCH more! Also features illustrations and design by local artists!
How much does it cost?
In an effort to make this guide as accessible as possible, we are offering Our Food, Our Right for $5 – $20, sliding scale donation! Bulk discount: Buy 5 for $50!
The guide is valued at $15; if you are able to pay $20 or more, you help us subsidize 100 free copies that will be distributed to local food justice organizations serving disadvantaged communities, as well as food banks, shelters, and community centers.
How can you get Our Food, Our Right?
Order online!
Visit us at the CAGJ office to purchase your copy! 606 Maynard Ave. S. #252, 98104 in the International District of Seattle
Questions?
For more information about Our Food, Our Right, email fjp@seattleglobaljustice.org or call (206) 405-4600
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