Making the FOOD Connection for Northwestern Ontario.
Seedy Saturday & Garden Expo
February 25 1:00-4:00 pm
Oliver Road Community Centre
Entrance is Free
- find heritage, open-pollinated and unusual seeds from local gardeners
- share your seeds and begin your collection
- attend workshops on seed saving, garden planning, community gardneing and school gardens
- see displays from local gardening groups
For more information call 625-8813, click here for a poster and agenda.
The Cost of Eating Well in the District of Thunder Bay
Each year the Nutritious Food Basket Survey conducted by the Thunder Bay District Health Unit shows that low-income households struggle to pay rent, the bills and to buy enough healthy food for their family.
Budgeting For Food
Where to Get Food 2011 |
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Do you know where your food comes from?
The Food Action Network encourages you to take a closer look and to buy local food more often.
When you choose foods grown closer to home you're helping our:
- health
- community
- local economy
- the environment
Check out:
Get Fresh Guide 2011 (your guide to local food)
Summer Workshop Series
Join us on facebook at Northern Food Connections to get regular event updates
Sharing Backyards
If you have a yard you can share or you are looking for space to garden, SharingBackyards.com is for you. This website will let you post a listing or find a yard you can use in your neighbourhood. Click here for a pamphlet with more information on the Sharing Backyards program.
What is "Community Food Security"?
Food security for our community would mean that ALL people have access to safe, nutritious, and personally acceptable food at ALL times through a just and sustainable food system.
Is our community food secure?
Many people in our region find it difficult to access healthy foods. There are many reasons why:
- inadequate income
- lack of transportation
- mental illness
- poor health
- lack of budgeting and planning skills
- lack of cooking skills
Some people find it difficult to seek help, and find it embarrassing to go to food banks or soup kitchens.
As a community we also depend heavily on food that is transported over long distances to reach our plate. This is not good for our local economy, nearby farm families nor the health of our planet. We have lost the connection with our food and how it is produced.
What is being done?
Many organizations and agencies support food security programs in our district. We support programs for those in need of healthy food at a low cost. These include community gardens, commmunity kitchens, gleaning and the Good Food Box.
We also support and promote a more vibrant local food system. For more information on specific programs and intitiatives choose from the list to the left of your screen.
Food Action Network
Click here to find out more about this network of individuals and agencies from various sectors that is working towards community food security for the City of Thunder Bay and surrounding area through coordinated, community-led action.
Join the Food Action Network call: 625-5956
Check out the other food security topics listed in the menu to the left of your screen.