"Food is our common ground, a universal experience." - James Beard 

 "Food is a central activity of mankind and one of the single most significant trademarks of a culture." - Mark Kurlansky

 “Food for all is a necessity. Food should not be a merchandise, to be bought and sold as jewels are bought and sold by those who have the money to buy. Food is a human necessity, like water and air, it should be available.” - Pearl Buck