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.
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.
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.
Map tip: Stuck in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean? Don’t fret! Just click the two arrows in the upper-right-hand corner of the map to view the entire world.
STORIES
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From Social Gastronomy Movement activities, to events organized by members of the global community, check out what’s coming up over the next few months.