Tucson city of gastronomy
Certified food artisan

 

Desert provisions receives 2022 designation

Desert Provisions is honored and humbled to be named a 2022 Tucson City of Gastronomy Certified Food Artisan. This designation is given based on our exemplary work in the following categories:

  • Supporting the Local Food Economy

  • Keeping Our Food Heritage Alive

  • Community-Minded Business Practices

  • Sustainable, Ethical, and Fair Business Practices

Place is important to us, and this certification is testament to our dedication to the beloved desert and its rich community. Read more about our prestigious certification, here.

ABOUT TUCSON CITY OF GASTRONOMY

On 15 December 2015, Tucson, Arizona, became the first UNESCO City of Gastronomy designated in the United States, joining the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

Tucson City of Gastronomy (TCoG) is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization with a board of directors formed in 2016 to manage the UNESCO City of Gastronomy designation of Tucson and its southern Arizona foodshed. Its mission is “Growing a sustainable desert community by supporting our creative food cultures.” Board members represent key stakeholders in the community and local food system.

About UNESCO

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) founded the Creative Cities Network (UCCN) in 2004. Currently comprised of 295 cities in 90 countries, the UCCN is an association of urban areas around the world recognized for how they use cultural heritage and creativity as strategic factors for sustainable development. The network also supports designated cities in becoming hubs of creativity and cultural production, with increased opportunities for creators and improved public access to cultural products, and in exchanging knowledge and best practices with other Creative Cities. A city may apply to UNESCO for designation in one of seven creative fields: Crafts and Folk Art, Design, Film, Gastronomy, Literature, Media Arts, and Music. The designations are monitored and reviewed every four years.