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Slow Food is a non-profit Org. Imagine a world where the food we eat is good for us, our farmers, w http://www.slowfood.com/
http://www.slowfoodusa.org/

The Movement

The founding father of the Slow Food Movement, Carlo Petrini, recognized in 1986 that the industrialization of food was standardizing taste and leading to the annihilation of thousands of food varieties and flavors. Concerned that the world was quickly reaching a point of no return, he wanted to reach out to consumers and demonstrate to them that they have choices over fast food and supermarket homogenization. He rallied his friends and began to speak out at every available opportunity and soon the movement was born and Slow Food was created. Today the organization is active in 45 countries and has a worldwide membership of over 85,000. People have responded to the growing movement, because they have become tired of buying the same things, eating the same foods and living the same lives. With these interests in mind, our mission is to create a robust, active movement that protects taste, culture and the environment as universal social values. Slow Food programs are dedicated to the mingling of taste, culture and the environment.

10/13/2026

We’re looking for a few volunteers for this weekends Tour De Farm 🌾 Oct. 18 - volunteer from 10a to 2p.
Hangout on one of our local farms, have lots of fun in the community. It’s shaping up to be a beautiful weekend. Link in bio to sign up. ❤️🐌

10/04/2026

Rescheduled OCT 18. Grab a car pass to our upcoming Fall In Love with Duval Farms- Tour de Farm. 🎃

Save the date: OCTOBER 11, 10am to 2pm
✨We have 5 great farms to explore along with local vendors.

Come prepared for a fun-filled day- your car pass gives you access to all farms which are not far apart giving you plenty of time on each to enjoy the tour and explore other offerings.

Share with a friend and fill your car! 🚙 Tickets available on 904tix.com and link in bio!

08/30/2026

🐝🐌 Welcome to the First Coast Snail family, BeeGrateful Apiaries ✨

Tucked into the heart of Jacksonville, Bee Grateful Apiaries is a mother-and-daughter beekeeping company with a pretty sweet mission: protect our pollinators, support our local food system, and share the joy of beekeeping with our community. 💛

Started in 2012 with just one hive, Ruth and Zoe Thompson have grown Bee Grateful to 50 hives across 25 bee yards throughout Jacksonville’s urban core — from Riverside and Avondale to Murray Hill, Springfield, San Marco and the Beaches.

Their hives live in the yards of local hive hosts — families and community members who open their spaces to these important pollinators and become part of the Bee Grateful adventure. 🐝🌿

We’re so excited to welcome Bee Grateful Apiaries as a First Coast Snail of Approval! 🐌✨ The Snail of Approval recognizes food producers, growers, makers and businesses who are helping build a healthier, more sustainable and more locally connected food system.

Here’s to supporting the people who keep our local ecosystems — and our local food system — buzzing. 🐝💚

📍 1605 Osceola St., Jacksonville, FL 32204
👩‍🌾 Ruth & Zoe Thompson

08/05/2026

Reminder: our Slow Food First Coast Annual Member Meeting is this Sunday. We’ll be at Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park from 5-7:30p.

Join us for an afternoon of great food, meaningful conversation, and community — here’s what to expect:

🍽️ Complimentary bites from local snail favorites — 1748 Bakehouse, 13 Gypsies, Homespun Kitchen & Backyard Buffalo
🎤 Our panel, “Resilience Starts Close to Home: Local Food, Strong Communities,” with Chloe Kuhn, Trey Ford III, Tiffany Bess & Nathan Ballentine
🤝 Time to connect with fellow members and local food advocates
📣 Updates on what’s next for Slow Food First Coast

🎟️ Free to attend — please RSVP so we can plan for food. See you Sunday! Link in bio.

07/29/2026

Slow and steady brings the flavor. 🐌✨
We are thrilled to welcome Naked Kitchen Jax to the Slow Food First Coast family as our newest Snail Award recipient! Their commitment to good, clean, and fair food for all makes Jacksonville a much tastier place. Next time you're craving a meal made with care, local ingredients, and real intention, you know where to go.
Welcome to the movement, nakedkitchenjax🌿

05/17/2026

Another amazing farm to table event, hosted by and in honor of the with ! Jackee and Paul served us fresh and local meats and produce, including pork belly, peaches, potatoes and more! Thank you to the guests who participated and the new friendships made this weekend. Do you enjoy fresh food and community events? Join the Slow Food First Coast to help connect your neighbors with the farmers and chefs, and all the wonderful partners in between. Enjoy a slow weekend 😎🥗🥓

04/27/2026

Down to Earth Farm is officially re-certified as a Snail!! 🐌❤️

Brian has been a part of the Slow Food First Coast community for over a decade!
You can absolutely trust the food that comes out of this farm to be clean, fresh and delicious. Slow, intentional practices on the farm are what create its sustainable magic.

Keep it up !

09/12/2025

Bring a friend and join the fun 🤗

We’ll be providing taste samples and tours from 10am-3pm 🍅🐌

09/10/2025

✨ Today is Give What You Can Day ✨

That means you can become a Slow Food Member for any dollar amount. 🌱

Membership usually costs $60 but today you can join on your terms! Whether that’s $5, $10, or more, your membership dollars directly support our local chapter’s work right here on the First Coast while also fueling the Slow Food network across the U.S.

When you become a member, you help us:
🍅 Host community events that connect neighbors with local farmers and producers
👩‍🌾 Celebrate Snail of Approval businesses who are keeping good, clean, and fair food alive in our region
🌍 Stay linked to a national + global movement transforming oppressive food systems

Follow the link in our bio to join at the level that fits YOU best! 🤝

Address

715 Riverside Ave
Jacksonville, FL
32204

Website

http://www.slowfoodfirstcoast.org/

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