It's been a busy fall 2010 so far for the Philadelphia Oxfam Action Corps! We have many excellent new volunteers and we have been participating in events to raise awareness of issues related to global hunger, climate change, and the impact of climate change on small farmers around the world.
First, in September, over a dozen Oxfam volunteers took part in the Stand Up! Against Poverty Day by helping out at the Philabundance Community Food Center for the day, stocking cans and serving food to those in need. We then gathered for a group picture and discussion of the significance of the event--people around the country were taking action on the same day to raise awareness of the need for a comprehensive global development strategy to eradicate poverty and meet the Millennium Development Goals.
In October, we participated in 350.org's 10-10-10 Climate action day--we joined in the efforts of the Philadelphia Interfaith Movement to "clean and green" a park in northwest Philadelphia, sign petition cards for our legislators, and come together with other organizations to express the need for action on climate change. Later in the month, we created a World Food Day-themed table in Rittenhouse Square where passersby from the surrounding Farmer's Market could experience a "walk-by" Hunger Banquet carried out with fair-trade chocolate and learn about our "Sow the Seed" campaign through our interactive display.
We have a lot of exciting events on the horizon for November and December, including some more Hunger Action/Political Action event days, and planning for an upcoming visit to our Senators' offices and for an Oxfam Hunger Banquet. We hope you'll join us at an upcoming event!
