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The Slow Food movement is a thriving international organization dedicated to preserving the craft, culture, and traditions that surround the production of artisanal food and drink throughout the world. Slow Food stands in stark contrast to the homogeneity presented by our “Fast Food” society. Slow Food has dedicated itself to the promotion and preservation of quality products produced by local agricultural and culinary craftsmen.

Local chapters are to encourage the continuation of local food and drink traditions; to safeguard regional agricultural heritage against environmental degradation; to help consumers find fresh, healthy food at a reasonable price; to educate young people about the value of food; and to research and promote gastronomic pleasure with a “smiling, tolerant style.”

Slow Food Buffalo is a chapter of enthusiastic individuals joined together with the common purpose of pursuing the Slow way of life in the Western New York area. Slow Food Buffalo’s goals and ambitions include:

· Highlighting the diverse and rich food traditions of Western New York in order to discover local roots and how they connect us as individuals and a region to the wider world.

· Identifying and supporting local growers, food artisans, and purveyors in order to expand the wealth of quality food selections available in Western New York.

· Participating in the reparation of Western New York’s “broken food chain.”

· Becoming a focal point for the development of a food community that brings the people behind the diverse food related businesses in Western New York together in a “convivial” atmosphere in which to share their combined talents and experience.

· Developing and promoting events that reflect the Slow Food philosophy and the local products that exemplify Slow Food’s ideals.

It is our hope that in pursuing these goals Slow Food Buffalo will help raise awareness—both locally and throughout the world–of the wonderful quality of life to be enjoyed in Western New York. We invite anyone who shares these values and ambitions to join us in our celebration.

Please visit our membership page to join Slow Food Buffalo.

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Slow Food Buffalo is WNY’s Slow Food Convivium. To become a member, follow this link to the Slow Food USA website. In addition to the membership benefits listed below, Slow Food Buffalo members are invited to exclusive foodie events not open to the general public and often receive discounts to other events in our region. Email us at membership {at} slowfoodbuffalo(.)org for more information.

*Across the nation, and across the world, Slow Food is working hard to preserve and protect local foods and food traditions. More than 80,000 members in over 130 countries across the world have become co-producers, not consumers, because by being informed about how our food is produced and actively supporting those who produce is, we become a partner in the production process. In the U.S., we have 15,000 members across the country who are part of chapters called convivia that plan events and programs in their communities.

When you become a member of Slow Food, your support helps us move towards a more delicious and sustainable future. Your membership dues support and further the growth of national and international programs. Your membership benefits also include:

• A selection of publications from Slow Food International that feature in-depth stories of the movement from around the world.
• The Food Chain, our monthly e-newsletter that highlights the activities of our 160 convivia, our diverse programs and the latest headlines in food sustainability.
• A personal membership card and a copy of the Slow Food Companion (for first-time members, mailed quarterly), which details Slow Food’s mission, network and projects.
• Membership in your local Convivium and invitations to local, national and international Slow Food events ranging from seasonal feasts to film festivals, farm tours to taste workshops.
• Discounts on merchandise including the Slow Food Guides to New York City and San Francisco and other items in Slow Food USA’s General Store. Call for member discount or order through the monthly Food Chain.

*Wording from the Slow Food USA website.

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