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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Discover the Food and Agriculture Museum and Network

Spark your curiosity at FAO MuNe, where digital innovation, art, and food cultures blend to bring agrifood traditions to life. From artistic objects and immersive multimedia installations to live workshops, cooking labs and exhibits on rotation, there will always be something new to explore.

Learn more about FAO MuNe experiences and book your visit - we're waiting for you!

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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! 

Nevşehir (Türkiye)

Biodiversity, Food and the Future: From Living Landscapes to Living Agrifood Systems
19/10/2026

The World Food Day event will explore the connections between biodiversity, local food systems, food culture and sustainable agrifood systems in...

Bursa (Türkiye)

Youth Gathering on the Road to COP31
22/10/2026

The World Food Day event will bring together the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), HEKTAŞ and students from Bursa Uludağ...

Ankara (Türkiye)

FAO Talks – Balparmak & Middle East Technical University
25/10/2026

This FAO Talks event will bring together academia, the private sector, farmers and FAO to discuss innovation and knowledge for sustainable agrifood...

Greensboro (United States)

Hockey for Hunger in Support of World Food Day 2026
16/10/2026

Sunshine Creations will mark World Food Day 2026 through Hockey for Hunger, bringing the community together to raise awareness and support local...

El Salvador (El Salvador)

FAO El Salvador Promotes Healthy Eating on World Food Day 2026
02/10/2026

FAO El Salvador accompanied workshops for the Red de Jóvenes de Conectados por la Seguridad Alimentaria y Nutricionalde...

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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