Slow Food works to connect the pleasures of the table with a commitment to the communities, cultures, knowledge and environment that make this pleasure possible. All of Slow Food USA’s efforts and our local Springfield work are aimed at getting us closer to a world of good, clean and fair food for all. Visit Slow Food USA.

Check back soon for exciting events planned for 2022!

2021 Events

January: Meals the Matter (with Compass for Kids)

February: Fantastic Fungi Movie Screening (February 27) and Meals the Matter (with Compass for Kids)

March: Black Oak Woods Special Event (March 13) and Meals the Matter (with Compass for Kids)

April: Meals the Matter (with Compass for Kids) and City of Springfield Earth Awareness Fair (April 17)

May: Morel Mushroom Dinner at Maldaner’s (May 14 and 15) and Meals the Matter (with Compass for Kids)

June: Donation of herb and meadow wildflower seeds for 500 students at Camp Compass

July: Kids Day at the Farm

Thank you to Slow Food Springfield members who participated in our virtual Board of Directors Election! Here are the names of recently elected Board members and our new officers. If you would like to learn more about any of these individuals, please visit our board page. We would also like to recognize the following individuals who served prior to this election. Thank you for the passion, generosity and various talents you contributed; Alana Reynolds (Chair), Liz Rupel (Secretary), Elizabeth Farrar, Mat Smith.

We are very excited about the future of Slow Food and would like to thank all of you for supporting our local Chapter! If you would like to become a Slow Food Springfield member or update your membership, please click here and select Springfield, IL as your chapter. We will keep you posted as we plan events for the upcoming year, and we hope to see you in the near future!