Your Membership Matters! Support an organization that shares your values and is working locally, nationally and internationally to make the kind of change in the world you want to see. Your membership proclaims this commitment to Slow Food values. And, most importantly, your membership will keep the idea of Slow Food -good, clean and fair food - growing in our fields, on our ranches and in our lives. Your membership of $30 or $60 will:
Reconnect us all to our country's diverse and amazing food producers, cultures and traditions
Teach more kids about where food comes from
Encourage families and communities across the country to cook and share more meals together
Be sure to choose Slow Food Greater Olympia as your primary chapter when you join or renew. Questions?
When you join, select “WA - Greater Olympia” as your primary chapter. Already a member? You can renew your membership on the same page.
If you have questions, or to join by phone, call Slow Food USA at: 877-SlowFoo(d) (877-756-9366)
Benefits of Membership
Member discounts and special invitations to Slow Food of Greater Olympia events
E-newsletters and updates from Slow Food USA and Slow Food of Greater Olympia
Invitations and/or sponsorship to world-wide events such as Terra Madre, Salone del Gusto, Slow Fish, Cheese, Euro Gusto, and AsiGusto
Our Worldwide Community
Supports a dynamic network of aligned partners
Creates gardens throughout the world, including the Gardens in Africa program
Supports biodiversity—saving vital traditional seeds, foods, plants, and animals through Ark of Taste and Presidia
Helps educate youth on gardens and food
Brings over 7,000 farmers, educators, chefs and food activists together in Turin, Italy for Salone del Gusto (the world's largest food and wine fair) and Terra Madre (the world-wide sustainable food and farming conference) and,
Creates a forum for educating national policymakers on the importance of good, clean, and fair food and farming
Slow Food of Greater Olympia receives up to $5 from each Slow Food USA membership. These funds help our all-volunteer organization plan and implement events and activities, as well as support our minimal annual operating costs. Every other year we hold fund-raising events to support our local delegates travel expenses to Terra Madre.
Slow Food USA and Slow Food of Greater Olympia are tax exempt under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue code. Donations are tax deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
Other ways to get involved:
Write blog posts
Assist with set-up at events
Help in our outreach booth and our educational activities
Join an event committee
Develop marketing materials
For more information contact goslowfood@gmail.com.