Attention Allies:
If you are available and would like to help serve lunch to 70 CIW/SFA members THIS FRIDAY 2/25/2011 please come to the Hendrix Avenue Baptist Church at 11:30 a.m.
4001 Hendricks Avenue
Jacksonville, FL 32207
The CIW is coming through Jacksonville on their way to Boston for the "Do the Right Thing Tour", and some local faith allies have kindly committed to feeding them all lunch this Friday.
We could use your help for set up/serving/clean up. If you want any more details email Lizz @ FairFoodJacksonville@gmail.com!!
Si Se Puede!!!
Wednesday, February 23, 2011
Tell Publix To "Do the Right Thing!"
Fair Food Jacksonville is working with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) and the Student Farmworkers Alliance (SFA) in mobilizing Northeast Florida for a massive demonstration in Tampa, FL on March 5th & 6th, 2011.
The action will give activists a chance to join farm workers from Immokalee, their families and allies from across Florida and beyond for a vibrant and peaceful rally, pageant and celebration to cap off an unforgettable day of actions!
CIW is has been successful in the past working with purchasers of tomatoes and is now attempting to work with grocery retailers such as Publix, Kroger's and Trader Joe's. Publix, the largest privately owned company in Florida, has largely ignored the atrocities committed in the tomato fields of Florida, but now is our chance to tell them "Do the Right Thing!"
Transportation and accommodations will be provided for anyone interested in attending the demonstration. However, we do ask anyone coming to contribute to gas money, but anyone is welcome to come, gas money or not!
If you are interested in attending the demonstration or would like more information please contact James Taylor at tayj0016@gmail.com.
You can also visit CIW's website for more information: Coalition of Immokalee Workers
The action will give activists a chance to join farm workers from Immokalee, their families and allies from across Florida and beyond for a vibrant and peaceful rally, pageant and celebration to cap off an unforgettable day of actions!
CIW is has been successful in the past working with purchasers of tomatoes and is now attempting to work with grocery retailers such as Publix, Kroger's and Trader Joe's. Publix, the largest privately owned company in Florida, has largely ignored the atrocities committed in the tomato fields of Florida, but now is our chance to tell them "Do the Right Thing!"
Transportation and accommodations will be provided for anyone interested in attending the demonstration. However, we do ask anyone coming to contribute to gas money, but anyone is welcome to come, gas money or not!
If you are interested in attending the demonstration or would like more information please contact James Taylor at tayj0016@gmail.com.
You can also visit CIW's website for more information: Coalition of Immokalee Workers
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
February Meeting!
WHEN: Saturday, 19 February 2011 @ 12:00-1:30 P.M.
WHERE: Murray Hill Library - 918 Edgewood Avenue South - Jacksonville, FL 32205
Come to the meeting to learn about how you can be more involved in the fight for fair food in Jacksonville.
We will do a CIW/SFA Campaign presentation and discuss ways that we as a group can contribute to the cause! We will discuss mobilizing to Tampa for the "Do the Right Thing" actions against Publix.
Come learn and be more involved in your community! You don't have to be a student to be involved (families - please bring your kids!)!!!
Check out these links for more info:
Coalition of Immokalee Workers: http://www.ciw-online.org/
Student Farmworker Alliance: http://sfalliance.org/
Do the Right Thing Tour page: http://www.ciw-online.org/
******SAVE THE DATES: MARCH 4TH AND 5TH FOR TAMPA!*****
Contact: Lizz B or James Taylor for more information!
WHERE: Murray Hill Library - 918 Edgewood Avenue South - Jacksonville, FL 32205
Come to the meeting to learn about how you can be more involved in the fight for fair food in Jacksonville.
We will do a CIW/SFA Campaign presentation and discuss ways that we as a group can contribute to the cause! We will discuss mobilizing to Tampa for the "Do the Right Thing" actions against Publix.
Come learn and be more involved in your community! You don't have to be a student to be involved (families - please bring your kids!)!!!
Check out these links for more info:
Coalition of Immokalee Workers: http://www.ciw-online.org/
Student Farmworker Alliance: http://sfalliance.org/
Do the Right Thing Tour page: http://www.ciw-online.org/
******SAVE THE DATES: MARCH 4TH AND 5TH FOR TAMPA!*****
Contact: Lizz B or James Taylor for more information!
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