WELCOME TO FOOD THOUGHTS

Young people represent 20% of the people suffering from homelessness in Canada. We are getting snow today, could you sleep outside?

At the time of this posting, more people in our region have died from overdoses than Covid-19. We need to educate people on this issue.

One of the oldest cultivated foods in human history, is also ironically one of the least well known from a food preparation view.

Stigma and misinformation is common for so many of our clients, this video from Rain City Housing helps to identify the more common ones.

Many Canadians are making use of online grocery delivery services, the CBC provides some great insights on things to be aware of for clients

The cost of wasting food, even accidentally is far more than the dollar value of the food. Explore this video from the United Nations.

Who, how, and when to issue tax receipts causes anxiety for many charities. Use this CRA tool to help remove that stress.

Creative, innovative, and sustainable ideas are being tried everywhere. This is an amazing idea.

According to Brightside, 40% of the food we buy, we don't store properly and it goes bad sooner than it should, creating unnecessary waste.

Even before Covid, mental illness was subject to myths and misconceptions. Covid has made it worse. Take a few minutes and watch this.

Every food organization has unique programs and processes. This article about the Airdrie Food Bank highlights ideas we can all consider.

This great little article shares 19 very cool, practical, and inexpensive ways to make your life easier as a gardener.

Like many things, orange peels can have lots of alternative uses that might just surprise you. Save them and use them.

One constant in Covid is the sense of confusion over isolating. Here is a quick guide to help. Also check with Public Health and 211.

With rising inflation, community gardeners need to squeeze every bit of utility from everything they can, this video can help.

Many communities are dealing with food insecurity ... this is one of a series of posts that looks at what solutions other people are trying

The purpose of FOODBRUCEGREY.COM is to make people aware of the size and scope of food insecurity in Grey/Bruce and to start conversations.

Pickle Juice is good for you ... who knew. This awesome little video from Mashed is incredible, check it out!

Vulnerable and food insecure people suffer from poverty. Having an affordable and safe method of daycare can only help them break the cycle

One of the solutions to food insecurity is ensuring that everyone has access to safe and affordable (geared-to-income) housing.