Starting your garden while there is still snow on the ground
Another great suggestion from Simona, one of Community Gardens resources. Well worth the time to watch!
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Food Thoughts
A source for information on Food Banks, Community Meal Programs, Community Gardens, and good food information
519-376-1560
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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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
6 Proven Strategies to Boost Garden Harvests
Increase your garden's output with this easy tips and enjoy fresh food all through the growing season, not just in the fall
PRESENTATION TO CENTENNIAL COLLEGE
This presentation was for the International Development Week conference at Centennial College.
URBAN GARDENING/SMALL SPACE GARDENING
Simona is our expert on all things gardening, second harvesting, and is already working with many of our partners.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILES - "GOOD TO GO" - An exciting program from THE MEETING PLACE in Tobermory
The Meeting Place in Tobermory has a rich history of innovative ideas dealing with food insecurity, take a few moments and check this out.
Creative Canadians in solving Food Waste Issues
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
Saving seeds is a key component of building sustainable community gardens.
Vermicomposting
Vermicomposting should be a key part of any community garden. Simona Freigburgova suggested this video and it is well worth the few minutes
Saving Seeds - An in-depth look
If you have never considered Saving Seeds before, you might after investing 30 minutes of your time watching this excellent video.
A small note on the Canadian Food Guide
In 2019 this important guide was revised, here is a short review of the changes.
WINTER COMPOSTING
Composting is not just for the warm months, this short video unlocks the secrets to WINTER COMPOSTING.
Tossing a can of beans into a donation bin is hardly enough, expert says of holiday food drives
This excellent article really identifies what needs to be done to resolve the food insecurity issue in Canada.
Tamarack Review: FoodBruceGrey.com
This tool will help illuminate the size and the scope of the food insecurity issue in Grey/Bruce.
Beyond Hunger Report - Community Food Centres
This report by Community Food Centres explores how hunger affects the vulnerable segments of our population
How to Prepare Meals on $4/day
Check out Leanne Brown's recipes for affordable, nutritionally dense food that is easy to prepare.
An Excellent Tool from Second Harvest
More food is wasted because people do not understand the difference between "Best Before Dates" and "Expiry Dates".
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