The Wallingford Racial Justice Team, in partnership with Wallingford Public Library and other community-based organizations and local venues, is hosting an initiative called The Wallingford Table in which residents of all ages, races, ethnicities, identities, abilities, and socioeconomic backgrounds are invited to have a seat at the table. Through this program series, participants will have the opportunity to share traditions, build personal connections, and experience Wallingford as a warm and welcoming community.
The mission of The Wallingford Table is to foster intentional dialogue between the diverse communities of the Town of Wallingford through culinary experiences. We believe that bringing people together to share a meal is fundamental to breaking down barriers, building new friendships, and celebrating the unique aspects of our many cultures. Food is part of the human experience and an essential tool for building community. By engaging each other through it, we hope to start conversations about inclusivity, equity, sustainability, and multiculturalism that will help us better understand one another and the impact we have on the land we call home.
In coming together to share food, culture, stories, and conversation, we will all benefit by learning from experiences and perspectives different from our own. This program series aligns with the Wallingford Racial Justice Team's stated mission of building an equitable, more connected society where everyone is happier, healthier, and more successful.
