Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

JWFD 2026

Junior World Food Day

Calling all students from ages 9-13! Mark your calendars for an exciting event on 15 October with special guests including youth activists, athletes, influencers and innovators. Join an inspiring conversation about food packed with stories, music, art and dance.  

FAO MuNe anniversary week 

From 12 to 16 October, a week of culinary and educational events at the FoodS Lab will mark the first anniversary of FAO’s Food and Agriculture Museum and Network (FAO MuNe), highlighting how today’s innovations can shape a better food future.

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World Food Day around the world

Around the globe, far and wide, join the World Food Day call to action with hundreds of events, from marathons and hunger marches to exhibitions, cultural performances, and concerts, all taking place in up to 150 countries. 

Our World Food Day friends are bringing fresh ideas and spreading the message too! Don’t miss your chance to get involved—post your event on the Events map and use our free materials to amplify your impact. 

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Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis)

Ministry of Agriculture Seedling Distribution in Phillip's Village in Support of World Food Day 2026
13/10/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture will distribute seedlings to encourage home gardening, healthy eating and greater food security.

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines)

School Field Trip to understand the importance of the ecosystem
23/09/2026

20 students will visit Rose Hall to explore the ridge-to-reef concept and its role in sustaining healthy ecosystems.

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