IC Food for Thought

08/21/2020

Have you missed playing free rice with us?? Don’t worry, we’ll be hosting a bunch of virtual game nights this semester as we compete in a national college competition!

06/30/2020

We know how important food is to college students, so it is important to really understand the impacts of your food choices.

For this week's mini SLI, read the linked article and then select one thing that stood out to you regarding how structural racism in the U.S, particularly in the food system, has left people of color more susceptible to the health and economic crises of the coronavirus pandemic. Share that information with a friend or family member to start a conversation about something you personally could start, stop, or do better to fight racism in the food system.

Find the article here:
https://civileats.com/2020/05/05/people-of-color-are-at-greater-risk-of-covid-19-systemic-racism-in-the-food-system-plays-a-role/

11/27/2019

Have some free time this break? Play free rice! Free Rice is a program created by the World Food Programme where you answer multiple choice questions and for each one you get correct, WFP donates 10 grains of rice!! Join Food For Thought in this game as we work to donate rice to those in need!

Play on the website or the app! https://freerice.com

11/18/2019

11/14/2019

Swipe Out Hunger and CBORD are joining forces to help end food insecurity at colleges and universities.

11/08/2019

Travel to Washington D.C. for Alternative Spring Break and work to address food security!

There are three weeks left to apply on IC Engage! Learn more on our website.

https://www.ithaca.edu/office-student-engagement/community-involvement-and-volunteer-opportunities/alternative-spring-break

10/16/2019

October 09, 2019 October 16th is World Food Day. On this day, millions of people around the world participate in efforts to showcase their unique connections with cuisine, and to demonstrate their relationship with food. Initiated by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, World...

10/04/2019

We believe that healthy, accessible food is a basic human right, and that ensuring that everyone in our IC family are afforded that right is at the foundation of who we are as a campus community. Across the country, 1 in 5 students regularly skip meals, having to prioritize other costs associated wi...

10/01/2019

We're tabling right now until 2pm! Please stop by to ask us questions and participate in the Plumpy'Nut Challenge!

Also, don't forget: the Pantry in the DeMotte Room opens today at 6pm-7pm!