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There are three ways to become a Slow Food member:
Online
Sign up though Slow Food USA’s site, www.slowfoodusa.org
By Phone
Call our National office at (718) 260-8000
By Mail or Fax
Download Slow Food USA’s Membership Brochure and fax it/mail it back to us.
Learn More
You can learn more about what it means to be a Slow Food member on SlowFood USA’s site, www.slowfoodusa.org
Farmers Market Schedule
- Tuesdays at Truckee River Regional Park, 8am-1pm
- Tuesdays at Kings Beach SRA, 9am -1pm
- Thursdays at Tahoe City's Commons Beach, 8am-1pm
FOOD SWAP UPDATE: Long live the Food Swap!
Slow Food Lake Tahoe Board members met on Friday, Dec 16th with the Nevada County Department of Environmental Health (NCDEH) to discuss the October Food Swap that was cancelled due to a suspected violation of California Food Retail Law. It was a successful meeting, with important information shared by both groups. And the good news is, our TruckeeTahoe Food Swap will continue to be held once a month. Thanks to those of you who signed our petition having your support at this meeting really helped! SFLT informed the NCDEH of the changing needs and desires of local community members in regards to fresh and local food access. To our surprise, it turns out that they are aware that the current laws need changing. We learned of current policy discussions happening right now that aim to amend regulations that apply to small food producers, CSAs, school gardens, and other community-based food initiatives. That's not to say that food safety will take a back seat to consumer demands, but the representatives we talked with realize that umbrella laws designed for large corporate food producers are simply too burdensome to sustain small, local food production efforts. The next step is to get involved on the legislative level to help promote state-wide and national change! Email us if you'd like to get involved! Let your voice be heard!
Please also check out the new TruckeeTahoe Food Swap website. Sign up for the newsletter and RSVP for upcoming swaps via this site!
We're still gathering support: please take a moment and sign our petition >>
Why This Is Important
On Oct 30th, the community of Truckee, CA tried to hold a 'food swap' at a local winery. Since the food swap was advertised as a public event in a public venue any food served has to come from a regulated kitchen according to California health and safety code. The Nevada County Dept of Environmental Health issued a warning to the winery and said they could be held liable, so the swap was cancelled.
We are petitioning to allow a food swap to be held in a public location as a FREE community event; free from any association with CA Food Retail Code and exempt from retail or commerce law. We ask that the terms and concepts of "swap" and "share" not be associated with the terms and concepts of "retail", "commerce", or "trade".
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Benefits of Membership
When you become a member, your voice will be added to those of more than 18,000 individuals in the USA, and 80,000 worldwide, who are committed to changing the food system for the better. Slow Food is the only organization that celebrates the delicious tastes of our nation, honors the unsung heroes of our tables, and brings together those committed to making a difference in our food system.
From tasting twenty heirloom varieties of tomatoes, to changing local policy on school lunches, to providing farmers with financial support after disasters, your membership helps you take action where it's needed most. As a member you can get involved with your local chapter, as well as be a part of the largest international network of food activists.
Your membership benefits also include:
A one-year subscription to The Snail journal, which covers good, clean and fair food issues such as: sustainable seafood, food systems education, alternative food distribution, protecting biodiversity and regional food traditions.
The Food Chain, the USA monthly e-newsletter that highlights the activities of our 200+ convivia, our diverse programs and the latest headlines in food sustainability.
A personal membership card and, for new members, an electronic copy of the Slow Food Companion.
Membership in your local chapter and invitations to local, national and international Slow Food events ranging from seasonal feasts to film festivals, farm tours to taste workshops.
Discounts on merchandise including the Slow Food Guides to New York City, Chicago and San Francisco, as well as other items in Slow Food USA's General Store.
Where Do My Membership Dollars Go?
Slow Food International uses their percentage to help open new Slow Food offices around the world. There are currently over 800 chapters in 50 countries with seven national offices. With your support, Slow Food continues to establish new offices and chapters, increasing our body of members and strengthening our international community.
Your dues also support development of the movement here in the US, including the development of new chapters. On average 40 chapters open each year, and that number is growing! Slow Food USA provides support to existing chapters and networks all 300+ leaders to share their wealth of knowledge and experience enabling chapters to become even stronger and reach farther into their communities.
The rest of your dues go towards publications, operating expenses, and membership services, all of which help our movement grow and function while keeping our members updated and connected. Membership dues provide only a fraction of the general operating needs to support such programs as Communications and Outreach, Terra Madre, Slow Food In Schools, Slow Food On Campus, RAFT, Ark & Presidia, subsidized student rates, and our participation at Slow Food Nation.
Your annual membership is important to keeping Slow Food alive. We thank you for your continued support, contribution, and communal enthusiasm.
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