Future of Care
BY COYOTZIN TENA
November 29, 2050
xučyun, Lisjan Ohlone Territory
Food is more than something we just eat and forget about. It’s a portal - to dinners with loved ones, holiday feasts, and so much more. It's knowing that what we are putting into our body makes us a bit more whole. It's knowing the animals in the food were treated with love and care. It's that sensation we have when we finish an amazing meal and either feel like we can conquer the world or we’re simply ready to cuddle up and watch a movie. It’s knowing that when we wake up in the morning, we won't have to worry, because we have access to delicious, healthy food that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. It's that connection that food has to each of us, bringing us together when we're at our best, and lending a hand when we're feeling our worst. Like a fishing line, food reels us in and brings us closer to each other.
But there's more to food than just eating. Today, in 2050, we care about every step that’s brought our food onto our plates. We care about how the workers who made the food are treated. We care about the employees that sell this food and above all, we care about the food itself. We think about what we eat and ask ourselves, “is this food being grown sustainably, so generations after us can enjoy the same nourishment?” In 2050, we ask, “were the animals and plants in this food treated with humanity, care and kindness?” When we ask all these questions, we make the world a little better, for us and our descendants.
This postcard from 2050 was written for our 2023 Capacity Campaign by FC Collective community member Coyotzin Tena, a student, soccer player, and animal lover. If you enjoyed reading this, consider giving to our campaign here:
Collective visioning is a process of collective transformation. We all have a role to play in growing a food culture rooted in radical reciprocity. So, we invite you to play with us! To join this campaign by creating your own Postcard From 2050 or to learn more, email natasha@foodculture.org
