Food is more than sustenance. It’s a bridge that connects people across cultures, backgrounds, and borders. Every October 16th, World Food Day celebrates the importance of food in our lives, while also raising awareness of food security and the efforts to ensure everyone has access to healthy, nutritious meals. As a company built on helping people stay connected across the globe, KeepCalling recognizes the vital role food plays in connecting families and communities, no matter the distance.
What is World Food Day?
World Food Day, established by the United Nations in 1979, aims to highlight the global struggle against hunger and promote food security for all. It’s a day to remember the over 820 million people around the world who suffer from hunger, while also celebrating the progress being made to reduce food inequality. The theme for this year, “Water is Life, Water is Food. Leave No One Behind,” emphasizes the critical role water plays in food production and sustainable agriculture.
How Food Connects Us Across Borders
For our customers, many of whom live far from home, food often serves as a comforting reminder of family, heritage, and culture. The aroma of a home-cooked meal, the joy of sharing traditional dishes with friends in a new country, or a family recipe passed down through generations are all examples of how food binds us together. At KeepCalling, we understand that staying connected to your roots is vital, and food is one way to bridge that gap.
Whether you’re enjoying a traditional dish from your home country or trying something new from another culture, food is a way to maintain those ties that transcend borders. In many ways, calling home and sharing a meal—even virtually—can feel like sitting at the same dinner table with your loved ones.
Food and Technology: Bridging Distance with a Taste of Home
Just like KeepCalling helps you stay connected to your loved ones through affordable international calls, food can bring the comfort of home to you, no matter where you are in the world. It’s easier than ever to send a taste of home through international grocery services or even by sharing recipes and cooking together over video calls.
Here are a few ideas on how you can celebrate World Food Day and stay connected with loved ones through food:
- Host a Virtual Cooking Party: Invite your family and friends to cook together via a video call. Choose a recipe that means something special to everyone and make it a shared experience despite the distance.
- Share a Recipe Exchange: Have family members send their favorite recipes to each other. It’s a fun way to try new dishes and keep family traditions alive, even if you’re miles apart.
- Order a Special Meal: Surprise your loved ones with a food delivery from a local restaurant that serves their favorite traditional meals.
KeepCalling: Bridging the Gap
At KeepCalling, we know that staying connected means more than just talking on the phone—it’s about feeling close to the people you love, even when you’re far away. On World Food Day, we want to remind our customers that while distance may separate us physically, technology and shared experiences, like food, can keep us close.
We’re proud to help families and friends stay in touch no matter where they are in the world, because just like food, communication is a universal need. On this World Food Day, let’s take a moment to appreciate the power of both food and communication in building stronger, more connected communities.
How You Can Make a Difference
World Food Day is also a great opportunity to give back. Whether it’s by donating to organizations that fight hunger or participating in community initiatives, there are many ways to contribute. Every action counts, and together, we can help ensure that everyone, no matter where they are, has access to the food and nourishment they need.
Let’s celebrate World Food Day by coming together—through food, through communication, and through acts of kindness. At KeepCalling, we’re committed to connecting people around the world, one call (and one meal) at a time.
Happy World Food Day!
