Part of $1.02 million in funding for homelessness advocacy in Campbell River area
Strathcona Food Security Coalition released a report based on May, 2021 meeting
Strategy specifically looks at support for families and children, food security programs and interventions
50 attendees bring ideas to the food security table
‘The only barriers are capacity and people being able to devote time and energy to it.’ — Greenways dir.
Planning, storage and use all help people reduce food waste
Dinner prep and service volunteers wanted
Food waste is a large contributor to greenhouse gas emissions, and it doesn’t have to be
Bill would establish awareness day, ask Minister of Agriculture to work towards ending food waste
As an essential service, it falls under a different category than a regular restaurant
Greenways’ program will provide food to six communities in Strathcona area
‘Food insecurity in itself can be a stressful experience’
With Strathcona Good Food Box program, Greenways Land Trust aims to increase accessibility to fresh produce in remote communities
Greenhouse and grow boxes help create circular food economy for Kitasoo/Xai’xais First Nations
Along with the Tahsis Community Cupboard and funding from Good Food Access Fund, the seniors are helping out those economically affected by the pandemic
More volunteers wanted for Greenways’ initiative
Tsa’xana First Nation residents typically have to grocery shop in Campbell River, 90 km away
