BACKGROUNDER: Culturally Appropriate Foods for Meal Programs and Food Banks
Our community includes making ethnically diverse communities, as food organizations we need to appreciate their food needs.
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Food Thoughts
A source for information on Food Banks, Community Meal Programs, Community Gardens, and good food information
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WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS
A place for those dedicated to and interested in, solving the Food Insecurity Needs of Bruce Grey. Food Insecurity is a symptom of poverty and the lack of affordable (geared to income) and safe housing.
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VOLUNTEER ON-BOARDING
Volunteers are the life blood of many food organizations, when bringing a new person on-board, making them feel comfortable is key.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE: St. Vincent de Paul Hanover
A small group of about 10 volunteers, St Vincent de Paul in Hanover have been serving their community for more than 30 years
BACKGROUNDER: Community Legal Education Ontario (CLEO)
This organization is a great resource for anyone that has a legal question. Checkout this short video that outlines their "Steps to...
FOOD ORGANIZATION CLIENTS - Canada's working poor
People who use food banks and meal programs aren't always who you expect. Skyrocketing housing is driving more people into poverty.
COMMUNITY PROFILE: 211 Helping Communities
Everyone knows if you have an emergency, call 911. Everyone should know that if you have a question, call 211. Information on government...
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE: The Owen Sound Salvation Army Food Bank
The largest food bank in Grey/Bruce the Salvation Army in Owen Sound works hard on behalf of all of their clients.
HAVING TROUBLE FINDING OR KEEPING VOLUNTEERS?
Take a page from the hiring practices of some of the top-private sector organizations, look at how you on-board new volunteers.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILES - Meaford Food bank & Outreach
The Meaford Food Bank and Outreach has many unique and innovative programs and services, including being open one evening per week.
Halo & Horns
Enhancing objectivity is the focus of this excellent video from PWC.
Reducing Food Bank Stigma
Who is the "typical" food bank client? It could be you or me.
BREAKING DOWN STIGMA - The head start in the race of life
Breaking down stigma starts with an awareness that it even exists.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE: Walkerton and District Food Bank
In 2021 the Walkerton and District Food Bank is celebrating their 30th Anniversary.
Breaking down STIGMA
Overcoming stereotypes is a key step in beating stigma and eliminating blind spots.
Only 1 in 4 people who should use a food bank does
Stigma is one of the primary reasons why people do not use food banks, take a few minutes to examine "blind spots".
Lessons about Grant Rejections
Before writing any grant applications, take some time and watch this video.
FOODS YOU DON'T HAVE TO REFRIGERATE
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? HAVE A QUESTION? CALL 211!
HAVE A PROBLEM, DON'T KNOW WHO TO CALL .... 211 IS THE RIGHT ANSWER
WANT TO MAKE FUNDRAISING EASIER?
LEARN ABOUT CANADA HELPS. This organization makes fund raising easier for donors and for the charitable organization. Check it out.
PRESENTATION TO CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
This presentation was for the International Development Week conference at Centennial College.
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