BACKGROUNDER: Ontario Trillium Grants
Any charitable organization in Ontario should be aware of what this organization does to help groups like them.
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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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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.
FUN FOOD FACT(S): Unhealthy foods you probably eat daily
According to Watchmojo these are the top 10 unhealthy foods that you might be eating everyday without realizing it.
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 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.
COMMUNITY GARDENS: Planning for drought
Another great video in our continuing theme of planning for climate change for our community gardens.
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.
BACKGROUNDER: Creative Day for Social Good
A unique program that can help with solutions for food organizations.
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.
BACKGROUNDER: I had a black dog, his name was depression
A key step in breaking down stigma is to understand, this short video from the World Health Organization is very powerful
FUN FOOD FACT(S): Growing new vegetables from kitchen scraps
Most people either compost leftovers or they go in the garbage, after this video you will never do that again.
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.
FUN FOOD FACT: 5 weeds in your garden that are actually edible and delicious
Check out this weeds that you are pulling from your garden might be worth eating.
BACKGROUNDER: Culturally Appropriate Foods for Meal Programs and Food Banks
Our community includes making ethnically diverse communities, as food organizations we need to appreciate their food needs.
FOOD ORGANIZATION PROFILE: Riverstone
Simona working (and laughing) with Lydia Dyck from Riverstone. Working with Elephant Thoughts they are part of a very exciting new project.
COMMUNITY GARDENS: Surprising uses for Vinegar
Not only is it great on French Fries, it has many uses in your garden. Watch and be amazed!
BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Having members with lived experiences
For a food bank, meal program, or community garden board of directors; having a person with lived experience provides great insights.
FOOD INSECURITY IN OUR SCHOOLS - Breaking down stigma
Attitudes are changing in schools about food insecurity thanks to educators like Bev Gateman and Dawn Mackay.
FOOD BANKS & HOW FOOD INSECURITY AFFECTS KIDS
Food insecurity can severely affect children. Kels Luy's video does a great job explaining some of the impacts.
BREAKING DOWN STIGMA - The head start in the race of life
Breaking down stigma starts with an awareness that it even exists.
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380 9th Street East, Owen Sound, Ontario, Canada
519-376-1560
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