National Food Day
This holiday is featured in the Obscure Holiday Calendar app with emoji-style visuals, reminders, and daily fun facts.
Overview
National Food Day, observed annually on October 24th, is a significant occasion dedicated to promoting healthy, affordable, and sustainable food, while also addressing critical issues such as hunger and food justice. Initiated by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), it encourages individuals, communities, and policymakers to reflect on the origins of their food, its production methods, and its broader impact on health, the environment, and social equity, advocating for better food policies and informed personal dietary choices.
Observed each year on October 24, National Food Day invites people to pause, share the story, and bring a little themed joy to their day.
Origin and story
National Food Day was first established in 1975 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to raise awareness about food-related issues.
The day aims to encourage five key goals: eating real food, reducing diet-related disease, promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting food justice, and ending hunger.
Quick facts
- DateOctober 24
- TypeHealth / Wellness
- Great forWellness groups, Gyms, Health classes
Also on this date
Ways to celebrate
- Post a story with #national-food-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
- Plan a 10-minute activity that fits the health / wellness vibe and make it a mini tradition.
- Pair music, snacks, or décor that match the theme and enjoy a small break.
- Share one fast fact about National Food Day: National Food Day was first established in 1975 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to raise awareness about food-related issues.
- Share one healthy habit you’re keeping this week.
Fun facts
- National Food Day was first established in 1975 by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI) to raise awareness about food-related issues.
- The day aims to encourage five key goals: eating real food, reducing diet-related disease, promoting sustainable agriculture, supporting food justice, and ending hunger.
- October 24th, the date of National Food Day, also coincides with World Development Information Day, often drawing attention to food security as a vital component of global development.
Sources and attribution
Source not provided.
Continue to
FAQ
- When is National Food Day?
- It is observed on October 24 each year.
- What is National Food Day?
- National Food Day, observed annually on October 24th, is a significant occasion dedicated to promoting healthy, affordable, and sustainable food, while also addressing critical issues such as hunger and food justice. Initiated by the Center for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI), it encourages individuals, communities, and policymakers to reflect on the origins of their food, its production methods, and its broader impact on health, the environment, and social equity, advocating for better food policies and informed personal dietary choices.
- How do people celebrate National Food Day?
- Post a story with #national-food-day and invite others to try a tiny activity.
Get the app
Thousands of obscure holidays, daily widgets, reminders, and fun facts—free on iOS and Android.