The health of a community depends so much on the attention paid to the quality of the food that is available.
As part of a world-wide movement to ensure good, healthy and fair food for all, Slow Food Noosa has been actively promoting the ideals for more than 20 years.
To reflect the growth of the organisation in the Noosa, Mary Valley and Gympie regions, the committee has benefitted through a community grant from Independent Member for Noosa, Sandy Bolton, to update the design of the Slow Food Noosa web site.
The web site is a valuable link for farmers, producers, providers and those in the hospitality industry to connect with each other and the broader community.
Slow Food Noosa president Andy Coates said the grant was a link to the community to enable the group to inform producers and restaurants of the enthusiasm and new directions that are being built upon.
“There is now the additional focus of the Snail Kids program to add to our core values; also the importance of sustainability and environmental aspects as part of our world-wide direction, Regener-Action.
“Snail Kids is all about connecting our school children with the community, and the benefits of good, healthy food.
“Slow Food Noosa is a leader both nationally and internationally of this program.
“This grant has enabled us to capture the essence of Regeneration, and inform both members and the community of the great events and initiatives we are undertaking.’’
Sandy Bolton was delighted to be able to support Slow Food Noosa with a grant to upgrade their website.
“This is one significant way that we can help farmers and producers, who are presenting good, healthy, sustainable and fair food to be able to access information and share knowledge,’’ she said.
“It is a vital source for regenerative farmers in the region, which in turn improves the health of the environment and our way of life.
“Our volunteer organisations such as Slow Food Noosa, need as much support as possible and often miss out on other funding avenues, as do our volunteers who give of their skills and time free of charge.
“Both have been impacted by cost-of-living increases, and this is our small way of acknowledging their sacrifices and the amazing work they do.’’
