FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE - Ontario School Nutrition Program
More than 1500 volunteers and one of nine Nutrition programs in Ontario, Bev Gateman provides some insight into the work being done.
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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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FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE - Update on Good to Go
Update on the Good to Go Program run by Michelle Watson and the great team of volunteers at The Meeting Place
What does it cost to live in Grey/Bruce?
Food insecurity is a symptom of poverty. A leading cause of poverty is the lack of affordable and safe housing.
Starting a Seed Library
Saving seeds is a great way to collect seeds for more nutritionally dense seeds and vegetables that are suited to your climate
Utility Relief Programs
Checkout 211 always and here are some more resources to help your clients.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILES - Meaford Food bank & Outreach
The Meaford Food Bank and Outreach has many unique and innovative programs and services, including being open one evening per week.
Bee & Butterfly Gardens - The importance of pollinators
Every gardener should plan a Bee and Butterfly component in their plans.
Halo & Horns
Enhancing objectivity is the focus of this excellent video from PWC.
What is the Good Food Box?
The good food box program is a great example of how volunteers are helping to provide fresh fruit and vegetables at a very affordable price.
Reducing Food Bank Stigma
Who is the "typical" food bank client? It could be you or me.
HUGELKULTUR - Why this is such a cool idea!
If you have never heard about this very cool gardening method, take a few minutes and watch this great video.
Inexpensive Four Season "Hoop" Houses
Having an inexpensive Hoop House is a great way to extend your growing season.
BREAKING DOWN STIGMA - The head start in the race of life
Breaking down stigma starts with an awareness that it even exists.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILES - BPACL'S Food Adventurer's Program
Amy Petersen of BPACL is running an awesome "zoom" based interactive food program for her clients in Wiarton.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE: Walkerton and District Food Bank
In 2021 the Walkerton and District Food Bank is celebrating their 30th Anniversary.
International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
2021 Is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables. This website has many useful tools, videos, and activities.
VERTICAL GARDENING - 3 Easy Steps
Planning your garden for the spring but want to grow more, check out this short video from "Home and Garden for Mere Mortals."
Breaking down STIGMA
Overcoming stereotypes is a key step in beating stigma and eliminating blind spots.
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!
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".
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