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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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BACKGROUNDER: Guaranteed Income Support (GIS)

Did you file your taxes last year? If not you may be missing out on this very useful program as well as many others.

BRUCE/GREY FOOD ORGANIZATIONS: Connectivity

This presentation by Stephanie Methner provides an excellent outline of the importance of rural connectivity between food organizations.

BACKGROUNDER: POVERTY & HOMELESSNESS

The lack of affordable and safe housing is the root cause of so many issues in our communities, including food insecurity.

FOOD ORGANIZATIONS: USING SCRAPS FOR COOKING

Having a goal of virtually zero waste when it comes to cooking is possible with this video, for more ideas checkout the link to IKEA's book

BACKGROUNDER: Abuse and Neglect

What are child abuse and neglect, concerned for a client or a friend. This very short video is a place to begin.

BACKGROUNDER: Hurricane Straps

Our housing crisis is reaching epic proportions and only adds to food insecurity. Preventing damage to houses should be a priority.

COMMUNITY GARDENS: What is "gleaning"?

One of the oldest forms of food rescue, gleaning is mentioned in the bible but existed long before then.

BACKGROUNDER: Harm Reduction - Collecting Sharps

Public Health Grey Bruce created this informative video that almost every organization can use to help build awareness of the proper way...

BACKGROUNDER: Ontario Trillium Grants

Any charitable organization in Ontario should be aware of what this organization does to help groups like them.

BACKGROUNDER: Victim Services

When you or someone you know experiences and emergency and needs help, call Victim Services they have the knowledge and experience to help.

FOOD STORAGE TIPS - 30 Myths busted

Brightside video's on YouTube are full of useful information that can help food banks, meal programs, and our volunteers. Take a few minute

BACKGROUNDER - HARM REDUCTION:

Many food organization clients may be taking part in a harm reduction program. Take a few minutes and learn about them.

FOOD STORAGE TIP: Storing Potatoes

Potatoes will stay fresh for a long time, if you follow some really basic steps.

FOOD BANKS & MEAL PROGRAMS: Celiac and Gluten

Everyone has heard about it, but do you really know what it is? This short video from Ted-Ed might just help.

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How to contact us

Thanks for your interest in "FOODTHOUGHTS.CA". For more information, feel free to email your questions or suggestions to us and we will get back to you soon!

380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada

519-376-1560

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