Los Angeles
Dr. John Deasy is about to take the helm of the Los Angeles Unified School District, and Slow Food Los Angeles is joining with Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution, USC’s Childhood Obesity Research Center, Food for Lunch, the Garden School Foundation, … Continue reading →
Taking the opportunity presented by the broadcast of Season 2 of Jamie Oliver’s Food Revolution and the arrival of a new superintendent, John Deasy, Slow Food Los Angeles has joined with several Los Angeles organizations to support improvements to the … Continue reading →
April is upon us. Hard to say whether it will be the cruelest month; it certainly will be a busy one. Among the events of interest to Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends will be these: Saturday and Sunday, … Continue reading →
The Garden School Foundation invites Slow Food members and friends to Harvest Moon 2010, its autumn fundraiser to support the Foundation’s projects. All proceeds will benefit the Foundation, and those attending will enjoy hors d’oeuvres from Canelé restaurant and a … Continue reading →
Jennie Cook, who coordinated one of our stellar Eat-Ins as part of the Time For Lunch campaign last September, remains active in the fight to bring real, whole foods into schools. In addition to advocating for change within the LAUSD, … Continue reading →
The next Garden School Foundation workday has been announced and will be held on Saturday, March 27, at the 24th Street School (2055 West 24th Street, in Los Angeles). If you’re interested in contributing to the school’s efforts to develop … Continue reading →
Update, February 26, 2010: We’ve just received word that tomorrow’s workday has been cancelled due to anticipated rainstorms in the area. The next workday has been scheduled for March 27. The Garden School Foundation has announced that it will hold … Continue reading →
Nat Zappia, director of the Garden School Foundation, has asked us to help spread the word about two fundraising activities to help continue and extend the work of the GSF: On Tuesday, July 21, 2009, the GSF is hosting a … Continue reading →
Two opportunities for Slow Food Los Angeles members and friends to help local organizations help others: At the 24th Street Elementary School: Nat Zappia, Director of the Garden School Foundation, invites Slow Food members and friends to come plant and … Continue reading →
News from Nancy Goslee Power regardng the Garden School Foundation: The Garden School Foundation’s mission is to provide a natural environment in elementary schools where children can discover the joys of planting, harvesting, and preparing their own food while enjoying … Continue reading →