WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS

The meal program in Clarksburg began during the Pandemic and lead by a dedicated team of volunteers, they provide a much needed service.

Our community includes making ethnically diverse communities, as food organizations we need to appreciate their food needs.

People who use food banks and meal programs aren't always who you expect. Skyrocketing housing is driving more people into poverty.

Dandelions are much more than they seem, they may be the most unappreciated plant in your neighbourhood. Check out this video from...

Everyone knows if you have an emergency, call 911. Everyone should know that if you have a question, call 211. Information on government...

Have you ever had wild leeks? No? You should, in the spring time they are easy to find, if you know how to harvest them properly.

Lead by Colleen Trask Seaman, the people at OSHaRE regularly feed hundreds of vulnerable people every day.

Take a page from the hiring practices of some of the top-private sector organizations, look at how you on-board new volunteers.

Update on the Good to Go Program run by Michelle Watson and the great team of volunteers at The Meeting Place

Enhancing objectivity is the focus of this excellent video from PWC.

Breaking down stigma starts with an awareness that it even exists.

Amy Petersen of BPACL is running an awesome "zoom" based interactive food program for her clients in Wiarton.

Overcoming stereotypes is a key step in beating stigma and eliminating blind spots.

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

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

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

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

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

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