Reflections on Food and Sustainability

Words by Natalie Sifuma

In today’s world, the question of how we can build healthier, more holistic relationships with food feels more relevant than ever.

Now picture this —
Wawa Gatheru is inviting you to a one-of-a-kind event she’s co-hosting, all about food and digital storytelling. Her only request? Come ready to connect, create, and savor the delicious plant-based bites waiting for you.

When you step into PLANTA Restaurants in Brooklyn, the energy is electric. Conversations about food, sustainability, and storytelling for social change ripple through the room. The buffet? Simply irresistible. Between bites, you’ll discover the inspiring work of Jacob Simon and Maggie Baird — both changemakers reimagining what food justice and narrative power can look like.

As you mingle and share stories, a powerful theme emerges: equitable, plant-based food systems — the heart of Support+Feed’s mission at the intersection of climate and food security. It gets you thinking: what does the future of our own food systems look like? In your city, your country, across Africa — are we truly moving toward something more sustainable, inclusive, and just?

This colorful gathering during #ClimateWeekNYC left us buzzing with new ideas and inspiration — and now, we’re keeping the conversation going online. Join us in reflecting on how we can embrace more plant-based diets across Africa, and celebrate the progress already being made toward food justice and equity.