Vegetarian Star

Tavis Smiley will host Farm Aid 25: Growing Hope for America on October 2 at Miller Park in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, an all day event meant to highlight and celebrate the sustainability of family farmers. Smiley, the host of talk shows TAVIS SMILEY on PBS and “The Tavis Smiley Show” from PRI, was personally invited to do so by John Mellencamp, a Farm Aid board member and co-founder.

“John Mellencamp’s genius continues to cement his imprint on the world of heartland rock,” says Smiley. “I am nothing but humbled that one of the founding members of Farm Aid, a man who understands you have to serve the people, would ask me to host this landmark concert celebrating twenty-five years of raising awareness for America’s farmers.

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Tavis Smiley is the latest celebrity to add his name to the growing list of those who support The Healthy School Meals Act, which would allow schools in the United States to incorporate more vegetarian entrees and more dairy free beverages in their lunch programs.

Tavis has written a letter to U.S. Congressman George Miller (D-Calif.) supporting the Healthy School Meals Act, H.R. 4870.

“I would like to ask for your help in empowering our nation’s children. I’ve been a radio talk show host for years, and I’ve always aimed to be a voice for the disadvantaged, the persecuted, and all in need of help. Children today need assistance gaining access to more healthful food, so I’m asking you to join me and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine in supporting the Healthy School Meals Act, H.R. 4870.”

“Millions of children from low-income families receive free or reduced-price meals through the National School Lunch Program. African-American children and Hispanic children are especially likely to benefit by receiving meals through this program. But we must work together to ensure that our schools offer the healthiest food possible.”

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