10 World Food Day Activities for Kids: Fun Ways to Teach Healthy Eating and Global Awareness

 

World Food Day is celebrated every year on October 16th to raise awareness about hunger, food security, and sustainable eating. For kids, it’s the perfect opportunity to learn where food comes from, why it’s important to reduce waste, and how to make healthy choices — all through fun and creative activities!

Here are 10 engaging World Food Day activities for kids that combine learning, creativity, and kindness.

1. 🌱 Plant a Vegetable or Herb Garden

Encourage children to grow their own food by planting seeds in small pots or a school garden.

• Teach them how sunlight, water, and soil help plants grow.
  
  

• Choose easy plants like tomatoes, basil, or spinach.
  
  

• Label each plant and let kids track its growth.
  
  

💡 Learning outcome: Kids understand where food comes from and the importance of sustainable farming.

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