After a truly inspirational Growing Food and Justice Gathering in Milwaukee, Grub It Up is fired-up and ready to go! On Friday night of the Gathering FAS Fellows co-hosted a Grub Party featuring recipes from Bryant Terry's latest book, Vegan Soul Kitchen. Although we devoured the Gumbo Z, sweet potato fries with peanut dipping sauce, butter-drop biscuits, Sweetback salad, and baked apples stuffed with cranberries and currents, it wasn't just about the food: Earlier in the day, Arnell, Andrea and Bryant led a workshop and discussion on "Good Food For All People of Color," and at the meal, Bryant challenged us to use the sensual pleasures of the table as a starting point for a deeper conversation about ensuring that ALL people--regardless of income, race, or geographic location--have access to Good Food.  We hope this event will prove to be a launching pad for a larger discussion around race and the food system.

Visit our new Grub It Up site for tips and tools for hosting your own Grub It Up gathering.  GFJI and the IATP Food and Society Fellows encourage you to adapt and use the Grub It Up model in your own community. Share stories from your Grub It Up gathering on the map and your insights, questions, and resources on the blog. All are welcome. Together, we can change the American menu one Grub It Up gathering at a time.

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