As a local chapter of Slow Food USA, we strive for a world where all people can eat food that is good for them, good for the people who grow it, and good for the planet.
The efforts each country, city and region may undertake to reach our collective goal may be different, but they are aligned around three broad strategies:Â
- Nourishing cultural and bilogical diversity
- Educating, inspiring and mobilizing people and communities
- Advancing policies that transform food systems
The Slow Food Snail of Approval award is a recognition given to food and beverage establishments that are pursuing and practicing Slow Food values in their business. This is more than about making good food — it’s about making commitments to the environment, local communities, employees and purveyors, and our core values of antiracism and anti-oppression.
The Snail of Approval award is given by local chapters based on evaluations focused on the following six areas: sourcing, environmental impact, cultural connection, community involvement, staff support, and business values.