The Social Gastronomy Movement (SGM) is a global network of food actors and organizations co-creating and prototyping just and inclusive food systems through learning, collaboration and cultural exchange.
IMPACT
70+
Countries Engaged
74 million +
Meals shared In Collective Actions
1000+
Collaborations And Connections Established
400+
Members and local Communities
Do You Believe in The Power of Food to Create Social Change?
Do You Believe in The Power of Food to Create Social Change?
Become part of the global food systems actors who are using food to build resilient communities, restore ecosystems, bridge social gaps, and create a more equitable society.
Members
Brasil Comes to You, USA
Brings authentic Brazilian cuisine and culture to homes and online classes, teaching fresh, healthy cooking and food diversity. Specializes in private events and educational experiences rooted in Bahia’s rich culinary heritage.
Hadassah Nutrition, Ivory Coast
Ensures children, women, and men enjoy good nutritional status and fights malnutrition among vulnerable populations.
Fondazione MATER, Switzerland
Promotes social inclusion through nutrition by providing access to balanced meals for vulnerable people and combating food waste. Offers high-end, zero-waste culinary experiences using local, seasonal produce.
Pro-Ema, Timor Leste
Empowers girls and young women in Timor Leste through education, skills training, and social gastronomy programs. Prepares beneficiaries for independent living and entry into the labor market while improving nutrition and livelihoods
Fundación Gastronomía Social, Chile & Colombia
Uses gastronomy as a tool for social transformation, addressing food insecurity, social exclusion, unemployment, and environmental challenges.
Sarvaguna Foods & Kitchen is a Pokhara-based social enterprise in Nepal that provides nutritious, locally sourced meals through its institutional kitchen services. Delivering over 9,000 meals daily across schools, hospitals, and events, it promotes a farm-to-table approach while supporting local farmers and strengthening food systems.
In addition to its catering services, Sarvaguna trains and employs young chefs, positioning them as agents of change in sustainable food practices. Through this integrated model, it works to improve nutrition, support local value chains, and build a more inclusive and sustainable food system.
Ghana Food Movement, Ghana
A non-profit highlighting the potential of Ghanaian ingredients and cuisines to drive social, economic, and environmental sustainability. Connects and mobilizes food change makers across Ghana.
Botildenborg, Sweden
Botildenborg is a Malmö-based non-profit organization dedicated to creating social, environmental, and economic impact through food. It combines urban farming, circular food systems, and social inclusion to empower individuals—particularly those far from the labor market—to gain skills, confidence, and pathways into employment.
The organization runs urban farming and gardening initiatives, including school gardens for children and social gardening programs for seniors. It also provides training and work integration programs for immigrants and job seekers, while collaborating with universities, cities, and NGOs to measure impact and strengthen social innovation.
FRIENDS OF SGM
Curious to learn more about what Social Gastronomy looks like in practice? Check out this public version of our social gastronomy ecosystem map, where you can view our global community as a whole and by topics of interest.
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STORIES
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