World Food Day is celebrated every year on October
16th
by the United Nations.
We honor World Food Day by making and enjoying Onigiri, the Japanese rice ball,
to make our world
a little better.
Let's make Onigiri with love for children around the world and bring school meals to children in areas of need.
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Date: Oct 16 - Nov 17
Venue: Instagram
US undergraduate or graduate college student groups will compete with each other based on the number of photos posted. By posting photos of onigiri, you can participate in friendly competition, connect with new friends, and at the same time contribute to a meaningful cause through Onigiri Action. Check how it works and register your club and organization!
Date: Nov 4, Nov 7
Venue: Online and In-person in 15 cities
This is a hybrid #OnigiriAction event connecting 15 cities across the United States to make kawaii (cute) and kowai (scary) onigiri! Let’s unite to bring many school meals to children in need.
Date: Oct 31
Venue: MLK Library in DC
Stop by the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library in downtown, DC, Marianne’s by DC Central Kitchen, to make onigiri and join Onigiri Action!
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Select Apply for “Best Onigiri Awards” check box, input “Name” “e-mail address” “Award category” and post your onigiri photos from our campaign website,
TFT will select the awards from photos posted on our website from Oct 8 to Nov 17.
The results will be announced in November on our website. A notification will be sent to the winners by e-mail.
