Introducing Stir the Pot

New Haven Food Policy Council (NHFPC) is excited to announce a monthly potluck
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called Stir the Pot that centers food, activism, community, and all New Haven has
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the millions who marched since January 2017 demonstrate, activism is the new normal.
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the Pot is based on the book by Julia Turshen called Feed the Resistance, a practical
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inspiring handbook for political activism, with recipes. When people search for ways
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resist injustice and express support for civil rights, environmental protections, and
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progressive values, they begin by gathering around the table to talk and plan.
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hopes by starting each potluck with an interactive cooking session, hearing a New
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food visionary speaking about their passion in food, and engaging in dialogue
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an essay from Feed the Resistance, potluck participants will develop strategies to
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create movements to generate creative action around food access, hunger,
effectively
community development, economic development, urban agriculture, and nutrition
obesity,
the mission of Stir the Pot and the themes outlined in the series address the complex
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of the New Haven food system and those of any municipality in our nation. A
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and robust food system is essential to any strong city. It improves people's
healthy
builds thriving communities, and ensures social justice, and strengthens the
health,
Stir the Pot creates a forum for community members to have a voice on food
economy.
and provide guidance and feedback on food policy while driving action. With
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readings from Feed the Resistance, extensive community resources, dynamic
stimulating
from city activists in the worlds of food, politics, hospitality agriculture, and
speaking
justice, the Stir the Pot series by New Haven Food Policy Council and Global Local
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brings together those who aspire to make a difference and empower
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action for the nutritional, environmental, economic, and social health of the
community
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ANNOUNCING THE “STIR THE POT” FOOD ACTIVISM SERIES
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and food education in New Haven.