Blue Island Food Day Recap
October 24, 2011 marked the 1st ever national Food Day in the US. Food Day was created to bring attention to the issues of obesity, support sustainable farming, and make real food available to everyone. The day was observed in all 50 states with more than 2,000 events nationwide.
Mayor Peloquin proclaimed the date the official “Blue Island Food Day”. The city was host to several Food Day events, including a Model Community program dinner at Restaurante Tenochititlan. There, guests dined on award winning healthy entrees that included baked whitefish and roasted stuffed poblano peppers, all prepared by Tenochtitlan’s chef, Felipe Escamilla.
A youth guitar duo provided musical entertainment while guests mingled and began the discussion on food access and affordability. A raffle was held with proceeds earmarked for 2 local food pantries: Salvation Army Cross Generations and the St. Benedicts Food Pantry.
Diners dropped off canned goods and other nonperishable nutritious food items as part of another Blue Island Model Community program Food Day event: our 1st annual Food Day, Food Drive! Overall, the dinner was a huge success; bringing people together and moving towards a healthier Blue Island!
