WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS

Another great suggestion from Simona, one of Community Gardens resources. Well worth the time to watch!

Stigma is one of the primary reasons why people do not use food banks, take a few minutes to examine "blind spots".

With limited hours many food banks struggle with how to provide Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, a "pop-up" market might just be the answer..

Before writing any grant applications, take some time and watch this video.

A great article on gardening from the Owen Sound Hub

Foods that are good for community gardens to grow and that are good for food banks because they do not require refrigeration.

HAVE A PROBLEM, DON'T KNOW WHO TO CALL .... 211 IS THE RIGHT ANSWER

Take a few minutes and read this article which outlines Captain Mary Millar and the work that the Salvation Army is doing in the Wiarton ...

LEARN ABOUT CANADA HELPS. This organization makes fund raising easier for donors and for the charitable organization. Check it out.

Increase your garden's output with this easy tips and enjoy fresh food all through the growing season, not just in the fall

This presentation was for the International Development Week conference at Centennial College.

Education and knowledge help to build community partnerships.

Writing Grant Applications is not a skill anyone is born with. Here are 25 tips that will help you turn your hopes into actuality.

Simona is our expert on all things gardening, second harvesting, and is already working with many of our partners.

The Meeting Place in Tobermory has a rich history of innovative ideas dealing with food insecurity, take a few moments and check this out.

In Canada 58% of our food ends up in the landfill site, these are some of the people and ways that that number is being reduce.

Saving seeds is a key component of building sustainable community gardens.

Asking for discounts is not something most of us are used to doing. Here are some tips that will help.

Vermicomposting should be a key part of any community garden. Simona Freigburgova suggested this video and it is well worth the few minutes

If you have never considered Saving Seeds before, you might after investing 30 minutes of your time watching this excellent video.