Why become a member?

Join a passionate local chapter that’s building relationships with your community and uniting the joy of food with the pursuit of justice. Support a national network that’s building tools, campaigns and resources to make an epic impact on our oppressive food systems. Plug in to a global Slow Food movement that’s fighting for good, clean and fair food for all.

FAQs about membership

What do I get by becoming a member?

Becoming a member of your local chapter comes with the following benefits:

  • 25% discount on Slow Food USA merchandise 

  • 15% discount on Slow Food USA apparel

  • 10% off annual Slow Wine Guide

  • 5% discount on all products at The Foodocracy

  • Three e-updates from the Slow Food USA team each year

  • Discount on all virtual events hosted by SFUSA

  • News and updates from your local chapter

  • Discounts on local and regional Slow Food events

  • Early access to new programs, projects and trainings 

  • A limited-edition gift at the end of the year

What does my membership pay for?

The Slow Food USA network of more than 80 local chapters cannot exist without support from our members! Here’s where your dollars go:

  • Engagement with our earth and heritage plants through our Plant a Seed program, which gives hundreds of free growing kits to schools across the US

  • Robust learning and growth with our national network around racial equity and justice through trainings, office hours, national book discussions and more

  • Annual programs like the School Gardens initiative, which sustains gardening programs in dozens of local schools

  • Support for the USA’s Ark of Taste, which identifies and preserves the stories and legacies of Indigenous and other important foods 

  • News and storytelling content that amplifies a diverse array of voices and ideas from across the Slow Food movement

  • Administrative support for the complex needs of 80 volunteer-led chapters in the US, so that their initiatives and partnerships can thrive

  • Maintaining a small but mighty team of Slow Food USA employees, who lead and support these local, national and international efforts

How do I join?

You will sign up for membership by filling out this form. When you click the link, the Slow Food USA website will open in a new window. When you register your membership remember to choose Hudson Valley as your local chapter to strengthen the mission of supporting Good, Clean and Fair food here at home.