World Food Day - Stone Soup Hyper Local Dinner

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Wednesday, October 16th, 2013
5:00 PM to 7:01 PM

Celebrate UN World Food Day and the rich bounty of the Comox Valley with a delectable Stone Soup Hyper-Local Harvest Dinner at the K�omoks Band Hall.

This community feast is part of World Food Week Comox Valley, a project of the Comox Valley Food Round Table, LUSH Valley and their community partners. The Stone Soup Hyper-Local Harvest Dinner is prepared from local food provided by the generous farmers, food producers and local food distributors of the Comox Valley and prepared by the talented hands of the North Vancouver Island Chefs Association.

Be prepared for a mouthwatering blend of the valley's best flavours served up by top chefs to a food loving crowd! From local cheese, bison and lamb to organic fruits, harvest vegetables, artisan yogurt, hand made pasta and more - this Stone Soup Harvest Dinner will be legendary! Vegetarian options will be available.

Doors open at 5 pm and the evening includes live music from Annie Becker, Alan Jossul and other musical friends, Stone Soup Stories from local story spinner Dianne MacLean and a wonderful opportunity to celebrate the bounty of the Valley with friends old and new. The event runs until 7. Serving will be ongoing so guests can arrive at anytime!

Tickets for the Stone Soup Dinner are only $10 and available at LUSH Valley 1126 Piercy Road in Courtenay on Tuesday and Wednesday. Tickets can be reserved for pick up at the door by emailing [email protected] or calling 250-218-0520. Kids 7 and under are free. There are only 80 tickets available for this dinner so advance booking is highly recommended. 100% of proceeds from this dinner go to the North Vancouver Island Chefs Association Bursary program and Lush Valley Food Security Projects.

What is Food Security?

Food security is all about the availability of safe, healthy food for everyone. This means globally, nationally, in our communities, in our homes and during emergencies. Food security is also about facing the threat of climate change and working for the development of sustainable methods to meet local and global food demands in the future. Food security is also about poverty. Many families and individuals in our own communities, including many seniors and children, lack the resources to access safe, nutritious and culturally appropriate food.

What is the Goal of World Food Week Comox Valley?

The goal of this event is to increase local knowledge and inspire coordinated efforts to address local food security issues. The Comox Valley has such a strong 'foodie' culture - from farm to table. This event will raise the general understanding of food security issues and show people ways to support local growers and initiatives that will help address gaps in the local food system.

Sponsors and supporters of World Food Week Comox Valley include the City of Courtenay, LUSH Valley Food Action Society, World Community, Mid Islanders for Justice and Peace in the Middle East, BC Healthy Communities, Comox Valley Record, Comox Valley Farmers Market, Lake Trail Neighbourhood Connections, North Island College Faculty Association, Sunshine Organics, Sun Coast Grown, North Vancouver Island Chefs Association, EatDrinkMedia.Ca and Comox Valley Growers and Seed Savers.

For details on other World Food Week Comox Valley events including The Urban Food Revolution: Changing the Way We Feed Cities presentation with Peter Ladner check out www.worldfoodweekcv.com.
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