Joyful dinners for

Individuals

This series celebrates the efforts of Slow Food USA chapters, Slow Food communities and Slow Food members who champion sustainability, seasonality and the simple joy of sharing a good meal. This series for those who live the ethos of slow, sustainable food, connection and community that gather around a shared meal.
Register Individual
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How it works

Participating in a Joyful Dinner as an individual is simple.

  • Step 1 – Register for Joyful Dinner.

    Step 2 – Invite friends and family to join you for dinner the week of August 18th – 24th.

    Step 3 – Download our toolkit to share your Joyful Dinner on social media. Don’t forget to use the hashtag #SFJOYFULDINNER so that we can grab your picture and add it to our wrap-up picture carousel of the joy which spread across the country during the series.

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What’s included?

As a participant in the Joyful Dinner Series, you’ll receive great benefits

  • Visibility on our map to share our Joyful Dinners across the country. Your dinner will help populate the map to demonstrate the strength of the network*.
  • A social media toolkit to share the campaign with others and encourage them to join!

* Note: specific addresses will not be published for individual dinners!

    REGISTER FOR A

    Joyful Dinner

    This series celebrates the efforts of Slow Food USA chapters, Slow Food communities and Slow Food members who champion sustainability, seasonality and the simple joy of sharing a good meal. This series for those who live the ethos of slow, sustainable food, connection and community that gather around a shared meal.
    Register Individual

    FAQ's

    Q: How do I register?

    Click the register button to fill out the form. Once you're signed up, you're officially part of The Joyful Dinner Series!

    Q: When does Joyful Dinner take place?

    The Joyful Dinner Series runs from August 18-24, 2025. Host your dinner anytime that week, whatever works best for you.

    Q: How much does Joyful Dinner cost?

    Individuals provide a $50 donation for registration. Your donation is helping bridge a critical funding gap at Slow Food, allowing us to continue to do the important work of good, clean and fair food for all.

    Q: What do I get?

    Once you register, you'll get immediate access to a promotional toolkit with graphics and messaging to bring your Joyful Dinner to life and placement on our map to help people see JOY spreading across the country!