World Food Day 2024 Promotes Food Security and Education in U.S. Virgin Islands

UVI's School of Agriculture hosts World Food Day, promoting local food production, education, and community efforts to tackle hunger in the Virgin Islands. The event featured seedling giveaways, workshops, and support for local food assistance programs

The University of the Virgin Islands School of Agriculture marked another successful celebration of World Food Day on Sunday. The event, held at the Albert A. Sheen Campus from 12:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., embraced this year's global theme, "Leave No One Behind: Right to Food for a Better Life and a Better Future." The occasion drew attention to food security and the right to access nutritious meals, particularly for children.

Marthious Clavier, Assistant Director for Communications, Technology & Distance/Online Learning, as well as an Extension Instructor at the UVI School of Agriculture, spoke about the significance of this annual observance. "World Food Day is all about eradicating hunger in our society, and we believe it's possible," Clavier stated. He emphasized that the university aims to address hunger through education, community engagement, and direct action.