Frequently Asked Questions
- What's an Eat-In?
- An Eat-In is a potluck. Eat-Ins bring people together to share a meal and to show their support for a cause like getting real food into schools.
- How do I organize an Eat-In?
- Sign up, and then download the Organizer Toolkit.
- How can I find an Eat-In near me?
- Check our website later in the summer for a complete list of all Eat-Ins taking place on Sept. 7. In the meantime, feel free to contact us at - and consider organizing one yourself!
- What's "real food?"
- Real food is good at every link in the chain. It tastes good, it's good for us, it's good for the people who grow it, it's good for our country, and it's good for the planet. Click here
- I don't have kids in school. How can I get involved?
- There's a place for everyone in the Time for Lunch Campaign! The health of our nation's children is an issue that affects everyone, so we all have a part to play. Learn about the many ways you can get involved.
- How can I make a donation?
- Please click here to visit our online donation page.
- How do I find out who my legislators are?
- Go to http://congress.org and type in your zip code.
- When is the best time to call them?
- Now. Find out how.
- What exactly should I say/ask for?
- Points #1, #2 and #3 on the Time for Lunch platform.
- Why Labor Day?
- We chose Labor Day for our National Eat-In because it fits the legislative calendar for the Child Nutrition Act, because it honors labor and the people who grow our food and because it's a day that's already set aside for sitting down and sharing a meal together.
- What if the Child Nutrition Act is reauthorized before Labor Day?
- There will still be work to do. At that point, the reauthorized law will move to the USDA, where they'll decide the best way to implement it. If that happens, we will make sure Secretary Vislack and his team hear that it's time to provide America's children with real food at school.
- Is this campaign about the amount of time kids have to eat lunch?
- While we agree that most lunch periods are woefully short, the main focus of this campaign is the quality and source of the food sold at school. However, we do encourage you to talk to your district's school board about all aspects of school lunch, including the length of the lunch periods.
- What is "slow food?"
- Slow Food is an idea, a way of living and a way of eating. It is a global, grassroots movement with thousands of members around the world that links the pleasure of food with a commitment to community and the environment. Join us
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