Bermuda Is Love ‘ReclaimOurFood’ Campaign

March 11, 2026 | 0 Comments

Bermuda Is Love is launching its first two-month campaign, #ReclaimOurFood, as “not simply a series of events, but a call to transformation.”

A spokesperson said, “Food in Bermuda is too often treated as a commodity. Health is treated as a private responsibility. Meanwhile, access to fresh, nourishing food remains uneven, and preventable disease continues to rise. Bermuda Is Love rejects the idea that this is normal. We reject the idea that this is inevitable.

“This campaign begins with a simple but radical belief: Access to healthy, nutritious food is a human right. For generations, Bermudians grew, shared, and preserved food in ways that bound communities together. Today, we rely heavily on imports, face rising costs, and watch health disparities deepen. Food insecurity is not a failure of individuals; it is the result of systems that prioritise profit over people.

“This March and April, Bermuda Is Love invites you to imagine and actively build something different. The #ReclaimOurFood Campaign will take place across Bermuda through workshops, foraging walks, gardening days, nutrition classes, volunteer actions, and community gatherings.

“This campaign is not about trends. It is not about diet culture. It is not about perfection. It is about liberation. When a community can grow its own food, it reduces dependence. When people understand nutrition, they gain agency over their bodies. When neighbours cook and garden together, isolation gives way to solidarity. Food sovereignty is community sovereignty.

“We recognise that Bermuda’s history, shaped by colonialism, racial inequality, economic exclusion, and land access disparities, directly impacts who has access to fertile soil, fresh produce, and preventive healthcare today. Health inequity is not accidental. It is structured. To address food insecurity without addressing power would be incomplete.

“The Bermuda Is Love #ReclaimOurFood Campaign seeks to shift the conversation: From scarcity to abundance. From charity to justice. From consumption to cultivation. From individual blame to collective responsibility.

“We invite Bermuda to move beyond awareness and into participation; to place hands in soil, to learn skills our ancestors once knew, to ask hard questions about who controls food systems, and to build alternatives rooted in equity and care. A healthier Bermuda is not just about longer lives; it is about fuller, freer ones.

March-April 2026 Campaign Schedule

March 2026 Events

Saturday, March 14th, 2026 – Food Sovereignty Talk

Location: The Agra Living Institute, Botanical Gardens
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

“Join us for a community discussion on food sovereignty. Learn about local farming initiatives, sustainable agriculture, and how we can strengthen our island’s food systems.

Sunday, March 15th, 2026 – Loquat Jam Processing [2nd Annual]

Location: Christ Church Warwick
Time: 1:00pm – 4:00pm

“Help us turn fresh local loquats into homemade jam! This hands-on session celebrates seasonal produce while teaching food preservation skills that support food sustainability.

Thursday, March 19th, 2026 – Cooking Lesson with the Bermuda Diabetes Association

Location: Bermuda Diabetes Association
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

“Chefs and dieticians from the Bermuda Diabetes Association will demonstrate how to prepare nutritious, balanced meals that support long-term health and diabetes prevention.

Saturday, March 21st, 2026 – Wild Herbs N Plants of Bermuda Tour

Location: Clearwater Beach
Time: 9:00am – 11:00am

“Join founder and vegan chef Doreen Williams-James of Wild Herbs N Plants for a Wild Edible Plants Experience through Clearwater’s beautiful natural landscape. Learn about edible and medicinal plants growing right here on the island, then sample delicious plant-based dishes made from freshly foraged ingredients.

“Sunday, March 22nd, 2026 – Community Garden

Location: TN Tatem Community Garden
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

“Get your hands in the soil and help grow food for the community. Together we address food insecurity and improve access to healthy produce in Bermuda.

Sunday, March 29th, 2026 – Fitness Expo

Location: Bermuda National Stadium North Field
Time: 2:00pm – 5:00pm

“A celebration of movement and wellness! Meet Bermuda’s fitness professionals, from personal trainers to gym instructors and yoga teachers, and join the conversation about healthy living on the island.

April 2026 Events

Sunday, April 12th, 2026 – Seedling Workshop with Food Forest

Location: Food Forest
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

“Learn how to cultivate seedlings for sustainable farming with Greg Wilson of Food Forest. A practical session for anyone interested in growing their own food.

Saturday, April 18th, 2026 – Volunteer at the Eliza DoLittle Society

Location: The Eliza DoLittle Society
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

“Support food justice efforts in Bermuda by volunteering with one of the island’s key hunger relief organizations.

Sunday, April 19th, 2026 – Volunteer at Westmeath Nursing & Residential Care Home

Location: Westmeath Nursing & Residential Care Home, 28 Pitts Bay Road, Pembroke
Time: 10:00am – 12:00pm

“Help us create a garden space for residents, bringing fresh produce, beauty, and therapeutic outdoor engagement to seniors in our community.

Wednesday, April 22nd, 2026 – Food & Nutrition Workshop

Location: Astor House, 38 Union Street
Time: 5:30pm – 7:00pm

“Join us for an educational workshop with nutrition and diet professionals focused on balanced diets, meal planning, and practical steps toward healthier living.

Thurs-Sat, April 23rd–25th, 2026 – Agricultural Exhibition Bermuda Is Love Booth