Peace at the Table is a place to discover and share true stories about the many ways food brings people together. I celebrate how food nourishes friendship, understanding, and connection — and how those moments can help build a more peaceful world.
Violence and tragedies around the world have always saddened me. The 2016 mass shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Florida, left me deeply troubled by the hate that can lead to this level of violence.
The shooting happened near the Islamic holiday of Eid al-Fitr, which celebrates the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting.
As I read more about the violence that night, I was very touched by news that members of Orlando’s Islamic community were reaching out to families of victims from other faiths, inviting them to their end-of-fast dinners as an expression of support, love, and compassion.
I was moved by the kindness of people reaching out to others in a time of such pain, using food as a way to offer comfort, compassion, and connection.
Their compassion inspired me to create Peace at the Table.
The Gift of a Story Goes in Both Directions
Sharing a story can bring joy, healing, hope, understanding, and compassion to both the person telling the story and the person receiving it.
I believe stories of how food brings people together need to be told, shared, and heard because they remind us of the good we can bring into each other’s lives.
Come Join Me at the Table
I hope you enjoy these stories and find encouragement in the kindness and connection they share.
I’d love for you to share your story, too. Take a look at the many ways you can share your own experiences.
Together, we can spread kindness, compassion, and hope, and help build a more peaceful world.
Thanks very much and peace,
– Jeff Marden
These stories need to be told. The world needs to hear news and stories about healing and building peace — now more than ever.
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