Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

World Food Day 2026

Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.

Forward-thinking solutions, combined with traditional knowledge and inclusive approaches, can help ensure that everyone has access to sufficient, diverse, safe, and nutritious foods, while safeguarding the planet for future generations.

World Food Day 2026
16/10/2026

World Food Day Poster Contest

Be creative. Be bold. Show us your vision of tomorrow!   

We want you to create a poster that shows what “Innovate today. Nourish tomorrow.” means to you. Show us how innovation - big or small, old or new - can help feed the world, protect the planet, and build a better future for everyone. 

To participate, you must be aged 5 - 19. The deadline for entries is 6 November 2026.

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#FoodHeroes

Celebrating #FoodHeroes

Across the globe, women, men, boys and girls are supporting and empowering their communities through food action, making a positive impact even amidst global challenges.

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Across the world, people are unleashing their creativity and raising awareness about World Food Day. From marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, contests, and concerts, people in nearly 150 countries join together in response to the global call for action. NGOs, journalists, governments, cities, civil society organizations, and individuals, including youth, seize this opportunity to unite and inspire meaningful change. 

Check out the wide variety of events taking place and discover the World Food Day Friends that lending their voices to show support! 

Durham (United States)

City of Durham, North Carolina, to recognize World Food Day with official proclamation
19/10/2026

The City of Durham (NC) will mark World Food Day with a proclamation recognizing efforts to address food insecurity and build a more sustainable...

Hybrid Event, Mero (Dominica)

Dominica opens World Food Day celebrations with Church Service and National Address
11/10/2026

Dominica will open its World Food Day activities with a moment of reflection, followed by a national message on food and agriculture.

Mero (Dominica)

Students in Dominica to showcase creativity through World Food Day poster and poem competition
14/10/2026

Students will explore the World Food Day 2026 theme through creative expression.

Rome (Italy)

Come discover the journey From Seeds to Foods
08/10/2026 - 12/10/2026

Rome, October 8–12

From October 8 to 12, the historic framework of the Circo Massimo will host the second edition of the “

Hybrid Event, Mero (Dominica)

Dominica’s Minister of Agriculture to address the nation on World Food Day
16/10/2026

The Minister of Agriculture will address the people of Dominica as part of the country’s World Food Day observances.

World Food Day - It's your day!

Collective action across 150 countries worldwide, in up to 50 languages, is what makes World Food Day one of the most celebrated days of the UN calendar. Hundreds of events and outreach activities bring together governments, municipalities, businesses, CSOs, the media, the public, even youth. They promote worldwide awareness of hunger and promote action for the future of food, people and the planet. 

Together we can create a better, more sustainable food future for all. Make #WorldFoodDay YOUR day. Join the call by organizing an event or activity or show how you are taking action. 

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