Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

16 October 2026

World Food Day

Events

 

2/10

2026

Mero (Dominica), 02/10/2026

A song contest in Mero for World Food Day 2026.

1/10

2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 01/10/2026

Students, farmers and community residents will come together to promote sustainability through tree planting.

1/10

2026

31/10

2026

01/10/2026 - 31/10/2026

Republic Bank will showcase the official World Food Day promotional video on its Jumbotron screen throughout October.

30/9

2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 30/09/2026

A press conference will be held in Saint Vincent and the Grenadines to officially launch and promote the country’s World Food Day 2026 activities and events. The Minister of Agriculture will deliver the feature address, with representatives from the Fisheries Division, Permanent Secretaries, government stakeholders and the media also in attendance. The event will provide an opportunity to hi...

29/9

2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 29/09/2026

On the occasion of World Food Day 2026, students from the Union Island Secondary School will participate in a tree planting activity.

22/9

2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 22/09/2026

Educational tours of the Agricultural Biotechnology Center, the Meteorological Office and the Dumbarton Animal Health Facility to highlight the importance of innovation, science and technology in agriculture.

21/9

2026

Derrick (Saint Vincent and the Grenadines), 21/09/2026

The World Food Day Committee and the Ministry of Agriculture will appear on several radio shows and TV promoting World Food Day and the various activities.

14/9

2026

30/9

2026

Bridgetown (Barbados), 14/09/2026 - 30/09/2026

Kensington Oval joins FAO in raising awareness of World Food Day and the importance of food security.

12/9

2026

13/9

2026

Metropolitan City of Rome Capital (Italy), 12/09/2026 - 13/09/2026

From 12 to 13 September, FAO will participate in the Jova Summer Party in Rome, featuring an interactive installation dedicated to the FAO MuNe and the projection of the World Food Day 2026 promotional video.

21/8

2026

26/8

2024

Rimini (Italy), 21/08/2026 - 26/08/2024

From 21 to 26 August, FAO and the Italian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation will participate in the Meeting for Friendship Among Peoples in Rimini.