Special day
World Food Day
Water is life, water is food. Leave no one behind.
Today
When is World Food Day?
Every year on October 16.
Worldwide
What is World Food Day?
World Food Day is celebrated every year around the world on October 16 in honor of the date of the founding of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations in 1945. It is observed to raise awareness of the need to fight hunger and ensure food security.
How to celebrate
Mark the day with a poster made in Dayfeed — pick your favourite photo as the background, share it to your story or group chat, and set a reminder so you never miss it next year.
Hashtags
- #WorldFoodDay
- #ZeroHunger
- #FoodSecurity
- #HealthyDiet
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