Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

Events

 

14/10

2026

All Saints (Antigua and Barbuda), 14/10/2026

Students join farmers, chefs and health officials to prepare nutritious meals using fresh local produce for vulnerable communities.

14/10

2026

Mero (Dominica), 14/10/2026

On the occasion of World Food Day, school-based activities will be organized across all agricultural regions in Mero.

14/10

2026

17/10

2026

Bowling Alley Hill (Barbados), 14/10/2026 - 17/10/2026

Buzo Osteria Italiana supports World Food Day through special menus and social media outreach.

14/10

2026

Bowling Alley Hill (Barbados), Hybrid Event, 14/10/2026

The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Ministry of Agriculture join the Food & Flowers Radio Show to raise awareness of food security and World Food Day.

13/10

2026

Leeds (United Kingdom), 13/10/2026

The Global Food and Environment Institute, University of Leeds, invites you to attend our free World Food Day 2026 webinar on Wednesday 14th October, 12.00-12.40pm BST.

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13/10

2026

17/10

2026

Narkatiaganj (India), 13/10/2026 - 17/10/2026

"Nourishing tomorrow" is a workshop designed to bring together students, research scholars, PhD scholars, scientists, professors, educators and other stakeholders to exchange ideas and explore locally relevant solutions to the main challenges in agrifood systems.

13/10

2026

16/10

2026

Hybrid Event, 13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

CIEDM will lead a three-day programme from 13 to 16 October combining nature-based fertilization activities and awareness-raising campaigns for Global Fertilizer Day and World Food Day.

13/10

2026

16/10

2026

Arcadia (United States), Hybrid Event, 13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

California Institute of Environmental Design & Management (CIEDM) as a local grassroots is holding a 3-day program to support and participate in Global Fertilizer Day and World Food Day observed on October 13 and 16 respectively.

13/10

2026

Phillip's Village (Saint Kitts and Nevis), 13/10/2026

The Ministry of Agriculture will showcase selected community gardens to promote local food production, strengthen food security, encourage healthy eating and bring communities together.

13/10

2026

16/10

2026

Bowling Alley Hill (Barbados), 13/10/2026 - 16/10/2026

SLAM FM joins FAO and the Ministry of Agriculture to raise awareness of food security and World Food Day through live radio discussions.