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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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COMMUNITY GARDENS: Planning for drought

Another great video in our continuing theme of planning for climate change for our community gardens.

BACKGROUNDER: Living on Social Assistance

The challenges of living on social assistance are many, this short video really helps to provide insight into a few of them.

FOOD STORAGE TIP: How to get rid of fruit flies

Summer and fall are great times for fresh fruits and vegetables. Unfortunately fruit flies seem to come with them. Watch this short video.

COMMUNITY GARDENS: Trapping Earwigs

Earwigs may not climb inside your ears; however, they can devour all of the leaves on many of your plants.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Tips on Recruiting

Having a good board of directors begins with how they are recruited. Take a few minutes and watch this for some helpful tips.

FOOD STORAGE TIP: How to store cheese

Did you know that cheese is a living organism and that it needs to breath to stay fresh? Watch and learn.

FOOD STORAGE TIPS - Mushrooms

Keeping mushrooms longer and fresher is important to many people, check out this great little video on how to do just that.

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.

BACKGROUNDER: Harm Reduction for Opioids

The opioid crisis is not limited to low-income Canadians. Opioids threaten people from all demographics and all backgrounds.

FUN FOOD FACT: Wajopi

A traditional recipe from the indigenous people of North Turtle Island.

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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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