Next Steps

Spread the word about the next steps of the campaign - because we can’t do it alone! Use the form on the right, and then visit our Take Action center to:

• Help kids write letters.
• Write a letter yourself.
• Get your community involved.
• Sign the petition, if you haven't yet.

If you’re ready to be an organizer, send us an email. Our campaign team will guide you through the process and connect you to any other volunteers in your area.

Here’s the original letter about the campaign’s next steps from Slow Food USA President Josh Viertel:

It’s been two months since 20,000 of you came together for our national day of action to give America’s children the school food they deserve. That day was a huge accomplishment for this movement – but it was only a first step.

You can be part of our next one. Congress isn’t planning to make progress on child nutrition programs until the beginning of next year. We have until then to show our leaders that kids and parents across America are hungry for change.

We’re going to do it by sending thousands of letters – especially letters written by kids –to our legislators’ district offices over the next few months. Slow Food chapter leaders across the country have already gotten started, and together they’ve sent in over 1,500 letters. It’s time for everyone to pitch in.

Help us spread the word about letter writing, and get involved in the next phase of the campaign.

Through this campaign, tens of thousands of you have invested in America’s children’s future – by organizing and attending Eat-Ins on Labor Day, by donating money and by signing our petition. Thank you.

Over the next few months, your participation is as important as ever. If we keep growing our ranks, we can ensure that the 31 million children who benefit from school meal programs are getting the real food they need to grow into healthy, productive adults.

Thank you for spreading the word,

Josh Viertel

President, Slow Food USA