April 15th Photo Report

Dear Northeast Florida Fair Foodies,
YOU ROCK!!
Love, Fair Food Jacksonville

More than 30 people came out on the evening of April 15th to show Publix and Quiznos that WE WANT FAIR FOOD NOW! CIW and SFA allies from Duval and St. Johns County were loud, noisy and serious! We are more energized than ever. We had hand-painted signs, easter eggs filled with pennies and the determination to pester Publix and Quiznos - no matter how long it takes.

"It is not a question of whether we will win, but when!"

Thanks to everyone who skipped happy hour and made it out! Your contribution to something so much larger than yourself is admirable and we applaud your determination, your dedication and your support.

Our very own, Shelton Hull wrote a great article about the action which you can read here:
"NOISE-MAKERS, WITH NOISEMAKERS: CIW ACTIVISTS PROTEST PUBLIX"

Jacksonville was not alone, allies around the country rallied hundreds (maybe even thousands) in support for the campaign. Check out the SFA Spring Action Photo Report here!

If you have any more photos or comments about the action, leave them here or email us at: FairFoodJacksonville@gmail.com

Preparing for the protest in Memorial Park.

Publix = Poverty

Even Cleatus thinks Publix should pony-up!

It is true!!!!!

What happened to "liberty and justice FOR ALL"?!?!?!?!

No more slaves - Pay a living wage!!!

We make justice look goooooooooood!

Resources and Preparing for April 15th!

North Florida Fair Foodies, check this out! The CIW and the SFA both have incredible websites full of interesting and educational content that can help us be more well versed on the issues of Modern Day Slavery and the Campaign for Fair Food. Check out the following excellent Publix-campaign resources:

Click here to go the clearing house of information and resources regarding the supermarket campaign!

Go here to download a Publix flyer that we will use at our action. Bring some with you!!

Also - download a Manager Letter or two. Keep one handy in your car so that you can drop one off each time you shop!

Click here to take part in an e-action. Email Publix corporate now! Come on, use those typing fingers for some good - it doesn't count to just "like" it on facebook!

Refresh yourself on the campaign by watching this video:

APRIL 15 - Action @ Riverside Publix!!!

WHY COME TO THIS PROTEST?
- To combat modern day slavery
- To stand for fair labor conditions in Florida's tomato and agricultural fields
- To join a movement towards more conscious food consumption
- To tell Publix that they need to step up and join the fight for fair food 
- To join in solidarity with Farm Workers and to let supermarkets know that we want fair food in our grocery stores.
- BECAUSE FAIR TRADE IS ONLY FAIR, RIGHT?!?!
(http://www.sfalliance.org/supermarkets/publix.html) 

WHY WE PROTEST:
"At a glance: Florida farmworkers have long faced brutal conditions in the fields, including sub-poverty wages, widespread labor rights violations, and even modern-day slavery. Today, however, there is hope on the horizon, thanks to the efforts of farmworkers, Fair Food activists, Florida tomato growers, and nine food industry leaders who have joined in support of the CIW's Fair Food principles, including a strict code of conduct, a cooperative complaint resolution system, a participatory health and safety program, and a worker-to-worker education process. But Publix and Ahold are refusing to do their part, and if they have their way, the unprecedented farm labor transformation promised by the CIW's landmark agreement with the Florida Tomato Growers Exchange would be significantly diminished. Farmworkers' hopes for an end to the decades-long "Harvest of Shame" would be dashed.

Publix founder George Jenkins used to say, "Don't let making a profit stand in the way of doing the right thing." The people who are running Publix today have taken Mr. Jenkins' wise counsel and stood it squarely on its head." (From ciw-online.org)


Mark your calendars friends!!!! (Click flier to enlarge)