World Food Day 2025: Food is Medicine and Eating for Health

Schedule

Thu Oct 16 2025 at 12:00 pm to 07:30 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health (Walton Center) | Tempe, AZ

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Co-hosted by Food Tank, ASU’s Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, UN FAO, and The Sprouts Healthy Communities Foundation.
About this Event

World Food Day 2025: Food is Medicine and Eating for Health

Thursday, October 16, 2025

Arizona State University, Tempe, Arizona

This event serves as the Official North American World Food Day 2025 celebration held in Tempe, Arizona and will focus on the power of food as medicine and eating for a better planet. World Food Day 2025 is presented by Food Tank, Arizona State University’s Swette Center for Sustainable Food Systems, The Sprouts Health Communities Foundation, and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations.

During this summit, we will highlight bold, community-driven solutions at the intersection of nutrition, health, sustainability, and equity. With inspiring conversations, interactive breakouts, and a shared commitment to action, this gathering will help shape a healthier, more just food and agriculture future for North America.

Ticket includes lunch, interactive sessions, and a delcious reception.

Speakers to be announced soon!

The event is by invitation only. Please email [email protected] to receive a promo code that will unlock hidden complimentary tickets.

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Where is it happening?

Rob and Melani Walton Center for Planetary Health (Walton Center), 777 East University Drive, Tempe, United States

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