In March 2016, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) called for a consumer boycott of Wendy’s until it joins the Fair Food
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March 5, 2012 By the Rev. Noelle Damico, Presbyterian Hunger Program A Glimpse of Morning Prayer I stand among one hundred and fifty people gathered in an enormous circle; dewy grass anointing our feet, the glow of the
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In March 2016, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) called for a consumer boycott of Wendy’s until it joins the Fair Food Program. After having engaged Wendy’s with the CIW for ten years, the Presbyterian Mission Agency Board voted denominational support for the boycott at its April meeting. In this
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September 21 – October 5, 2013 From September 21 – October 5, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers will tour cities throughout the southeast, urging Publix Supermarket to join the widely lauded Fair Food Program. See below for a list of cities, dates and how to get involved. And stay tuned
MoreDialogue about food justice with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers & the Campaign for Fair Food! Monday, September 9, 2013 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM EDT Presenters: Gerardo Reyes-Chávez (CIW) and Rev. Noelle Damico (PHP) Hear directly from one of the CIW’s farmworker-leaders about how the Campaign for Fair Food
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A Tale of Two Holidays from Coalition of Immokalee Workers on Vimeo. SIGN THE CHANGE.ORG PETITION: Ask Publix CEO Ed Crenshaw to ensure that his company “be part of a proven model to address the root cause of farmworker poverty across Florida, and demonstrate that it values the hard work
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By the Rev. Noelle Damico, Associate for Fair Food, Presbyterian Hunger Program I was so tired that I was unable to write about Monday’s nighttime vigil—which was beautiful. Thankfully in this movement there are talented and creative people who’ve made a video! Watch part of the morning prayers and
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The Fast for Fair Food continues, and the farmworkers are not alone. Sign the petition! Florida Clergy have launched Faith Moves Mountains—a spiritual campaign which urges Publix to work together with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers to advance human rights for farmworkers. “We believe,” they declare, “that with God’s
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March 5, 2012 By the Rev. Noelle Damico, Presbyterian Hunger Program A Glimpse of Morning Prayer I stand among one hundred and fifty people gathered in an enormous circle; dewy grass anointing our feet, the glow of the sun stretching across the sky, promising relief from the chill
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Unbound is partnering with the Presbyterian Hunger Program, the National Council of Churches (NCC) Poverty Initiative, and the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW) to bring you daily, sometimes hourly, coverage of what the NCC has called “a deeply spiritual action for justice unlike any we’ve seen before.” Beginning Monday,
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March 5-10 By Noelle Damico, Presbyterian Hunger Program, partnering with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers “Is this not the fast that I choose? To loose the bonds of injustice…” cries God through the prophet Isaiah! The Coalition of Immokalee Workers has announced that on Monday, March 5th, fifty farmworkers
MoreThe Campaign for Fair Food calls upon major food buyers to end poverty and modern slavery in the Florida fields by working in partnership with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW), a human rights award-winning farmworker organization in Immokalee, FL. The Campaign is supported by religious, human rights, student and
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