This year, we have an opportunity we cannot pass up. In the fall, Congress will decide whether to update the Child Nutrition Act, which is the law that determines what 30 million children eat at school every day. By giving schools the resources to serve real food, we can build a strong foundation for our children’s health. We can teach them healthy habits that will last them through life. We can make a down payment on health care reform. We can do all of this, but only if we help our legislators connect the dots.

Slow Food Iowa City is hosting a Labor Day Potluck in the Park, one of over 200 around the country, to kick off the "Time for Lunch" campaign & to call on Congress to make REAL FOOD the standard in public schools.

Price: Bring a (local & sustainable!) dish to share, & a beverage if you like
Date: Monday, September 7, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 3:00pm
Location: Lower City Park, Shelter #12

Sign the petition here: http://www.slowfoodusa.org/index.php/campaign/time_for_lunch/