WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS

For volunteer organizations funding is never far from our minds. This link from Food Banks Canada is something to check regularly

Food Rescue is environmentally responsible and can make an incredible impact on food insecurity.

The work charities do should be measured by their social impact, not the percentage of administration fees they incur.

Use the sun and some old fashioned ideas to build your garden a way to enjoy your produce longer

Why grow the same things every year, check out this list and try something a little different.

The GOTO document for understanding Best Before dates and Expiry dates.

Grant writing is necessary any time, but with so many competing projects seeking funding your ability to "check all the right boxes" has...

Fruit trees must be fed, nurtured, and regularly pruned to produce healthy fruit.

Our clients, our volunteers, our friends, and our family may all be affected. Learn more about the resources that are available to help.

The snow is melting, the ground is warming, and gardeners are eagerly awaiting the end of frosts ... maybe you can actually plant now ...

Food insecurity is a symptom. The real problem is the lack of affordable and safe housing and poverty. We need to have real conversations.

Encourage everyone for this year's provincial and municipal elections to ask the hard questions to really help deal with food insecurity.

In the recent FSM survey, many people asked for more information for youth at risk. One very helpful and useful connection is PFLAG.

There is always an easier way. Watch this very cool short video on a tool for your kitchen that you should consider.

The goal of a food bank should be to help feed anyone who needs help. The means of achieving that goal vary. Building partnerships is key

Do you have a website? Is your website doing what you want? Having a website is not the same as having a good website.

Systematic Racism exists in our world. Acknowledging that and building our organizations to eliminate racism is important.

Our society is constantly changing and evolving, now more than ever being aware of the importance of diversity will make a big difference.

Tired, overwhelmed, taking work home? Learn to recognize the signs and take action.

Diabetes is one of the most common ailments in our society. Automatic sensors can transform a person's life and now there is help.