Take Action
We can all do something to help protect the health of future generations.
We all come from different backgrounds and have different opportunities to influence change to our food culture. Use the suggestions below as a starting point as you consider what actions you can take.
Learn & Reflect
Seek out new information about why our food culture is structured the way it is. Take note of how those structures influence your daily life, your health, and the health of those around you.
Share & Engage
Ask questions, listen to the experiences of others, and share what you’ve learned with empathy and care. Find practical ways to engage with the work of local groups who are helping reshape our food culture.
Advocate & Support
Expand your reach past your immediate social circle to influence the broader systems and communities in which we live.
Share your excess urban produce
Have a fruit tree in your yard or in your community with excess produce? Portland Fruit Tree Project has resources for learning how to harvest yourself! The produce can then be brought to the public-access Fruit Fridge for distribution to community organizations based on needs/wants. If you’re not in a position to be able to harvest the produce yourself, Portland Fruit Tree Project can help for a sliding scale fee.
Learn about farm to school benefits
Learn more about the impact that integrating local farm fresh foods into school meals can have on children’s health, learning, the local economy and the environment. Check out this data from Farm To School Counts that captures the various benefits of farm to school programs across Oregon!