The long weekend is fast approaching and typically represents a time for people to participate in ceremonies, celebrations or to gather with others to enjoy some festive meals. However, these are not typical times and everyone should be practicing physical distancing. This means people should not travel away from their home community or even gather with others in-person to celebrate. Instead, we encourage people to find creative ways to stay connected with family and friends and celebrate from a distance.
- Celebrate at home with those you currently live with and create new traditions
- Set-up virtual gatherings to stay in touch with family, friends and loved ones
- Take part in religious ceremonies online or on the television
- Take pictures, videos or virtually share your meal times
Your feast will be smaller this year, but that shouldn’t deter you from cooking and enjoying meals. Here are some tips that can help you reduce the risk of COVID-19 when shopping for groceries.
- Find the least busy time to go shopping. Call ahead and ask if the store is currently busy or if there is a quieter time to shop so you can practice physical distancing
- Order online or by phone and ask for delivery or pickup
- Make a list and be prepared to buy all your items in one trip
We’re all being asked to stay at home and only leave the house for essential purposes. Use this as an opportunity to try new recipes and use food already in the house and reduce food waste. Check out “One Dish Kitchen” or the “Rock What You’ve Got” recipe book for ideas. We understand this is a difficult time, but it is important for everyone to practice physical distancing to keep each other safe.
For those needing support during these times, please call 211 or visit 211north.ca to access a list of services and resources including community meals and emergency meal programs (takeout or delivery).
For more information and local updates, visit TBDHU.COM/Food.