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P r e p a r e d b y : K i m b e r l y E d w a r d s F o o d S e c u r i t y H u b P r o j e c t C o o r d i n a t o r

Food Secur ity Hub Project

PROJECT REPORT AUGUST 2019

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ContentsExecutiveSummary...............................................................................................................................3

Introduction...........................................................................................................................................4

Definingtheissue..................................................................................................................................5

OurCurrentModel............................................................................................................................6

ANewModel.....................................................................................................................................6

FoodSecurityHubProject-Phase1and2Outcomes.........................................................................7

RegionalThemes.............................................................................................................................10

What’sNext:RegionalProjectRecommendations.............................................................................11

FoodSecurityHubProject–NextPhase.........................................................................................11

AdditionalProjectRecommendations............................................................................................12

CurrentProjects...............................................................................................................................12

References,Resources&Links............................................................................................................14

GrantsandFundingSourcesforFoodSecurityProjects................................................................15

Appendix1:TownofBlueMountainsFoodSecurityMeetingReport...............................................17

Appendix2:Kincardine&AreaFoodSecurityMeetingReport..........................................................17

Appendix3:Dundalk&AreaFoodSecurityMeetingReport.............................................................17

Appendix4:SaugeenShores&SaugeenFirstNationFoodSecurityMeetingReport........................17

Appendix5:WiartonandthePeninsulaFoodSecurityMeetingReport............................................17

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ExecutiveSummaryProject Objective: Building on the success of past community food conversations, thisproject aimed to encourage further collaboration between food security players inGreyBruce communities to improve food security. The conversations also aims to buildknowledgeoflocalfoodsecurityactivitiestoenhancethecontentoftheGreyBruceFoodAssetMap.Thisreportiswrittenasbothadocumentationoftheprocessaswellasaresourcetoolforcommunitymembers.TheFoodSecurityHubProjectfacilitatedmeetingsthatstrengthenednetworksoflocalfoodsecurityagencies,communitypartnersandcommunitymembersatacommunitylevelinBruceCountyandGreyCounty.Throughthiscollaborativeworkcommunitiesidentifiedkeygoalsandoutcomesandthestepsnecessarytotakeaction.Therelationshipsestablishedatthemeetingswillalloweachcommunitytocontinuetoactbeyondthisproject’sscopetoadvancecommunityfoodsecurityprojects.

Localgoals,outcomes,andactionsvariedfromon-the-groundactionprojectstobigpicturethinkingandadvocacy.Itisrecommendedthatlocalfoodhubsexaminethebestpracticesoflargerurbancommunityfoodcentresandadaptthispracticetomeettheuniqueneedsofaruralsetting.

WithappropriatesupportstheFoodSecurityActionTeamofthePovertyTaskForcecouldexpandtheCommunityFoodHubprojecttoadditionalcommunitiesintheregion,assistinginfollowupactionprojectsandsupportingfurthercollaboration.

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Introduction“Foodsecurityexistswhenallpeople,atall times,havephysicalandeconomicaccesstosufficient,safeandnutritiousfoodtomeettheirdietaryneedsandfoodpreferencesforanactiveandhealthylife.”(FoodandAgricultureOrganizationoftheUnitedNations,1996)

(source:CCHS,StatsCan2017)

Twelve percent of Canadians experience food insecurity (Canadian Community HealthSurveyData[CCHS],StatsCan2011to2014).Whilefoodinsecuritycanoccuratallincomelevels, it ismostprevalentforthosewithlowerincomes.Whenapersonorhouseholdhaslowincome,thefixedexpensessuchashousingandutilitiesareadvisedtobepaidfirstasmaintaininghousingisapriority.Theremainderofanyfundsisusedforvariableexpensessuchasfood,clothing,transportationandrecreation.Formanyfamilies,whenfacedwithabudgetshortfall,itisthefoodbudgetthatgetscut.Thismeansthatfamiliesandindividualsareeatingpoorlyornotatall.InGreyandBruceCounties,almost1in5childrenliveinalowincomehousehold(CCHS,StatsCan2017),and20%ofhouseholdsarefoodinsecure(CCHS,StatsCan2017).

“Food insecurity negatively affects humanphysical, social, emotional, and cognitivedevelopment throughout the life course and is a major social and environmentaldisruptorwith serious repercussions for planetary health (i.e., the health of humancivilizationandthestateofthenaturalsystemsonwhichitdepends).”

Rafael Pérez-Escamilla, Food Security and the 2015–2030 Sustainable Development Goals: From Human to PlanetaryHealth:PerspectivesandOpinions,CurrentDevelopmentsinNutrition,Volume1,Issue7,July2017,e000513

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DefiningtheissueThis project observed a variety of communityopportunitiestorespondtofoodinsecurity.Eachoftheparticipating communities identified unique barriers and assets. However, some universalinfluences were also noted. It is important to recognize major factors from this broaderpicture given the degree towhich local food systems are impacted by provincial, federal,andglobalfactors.

Themostprevalentofthesesystemicissueswastheroleofpovertyorprecariousincomesinfoodinsecurity.Householdfoodinsecurityisverytightlytiedtoincomeandthelowertheincome,thegreaterriskoffoodinsecurity(PROOF,2018).

Thisconnectionisseenaroundtheworld.On25September2015,UnitedNationsadoptedthe 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the2030 Agenda for SustainableDevelopment (UN General Assembly, 70th Session, 2015). Canada has committed to workingtowards these goals and local communities can help support this movement. Nationally,Canadahasdeveloped the FoodPolicy forCanadawithelements thatwill directly impactlocalfoodproducersandcommunityprograms(Canada,2017).ThepolicyincludesspecificactiononfoodinsecuritythatmayhelpCanadameetitscommitmentstotheSDGs.Figure1depictshowareductionoffoodinsecuritywouldcontributetoachievingtheUNSustainableDevelopment Goals (SDG). SDG #2 specifically calls for ending hunger, achieving foodsecurityandimprovednutrition,andpromotingsustainableagricultureglobally.

FIGURE 1. Conceptual framework of FI and the SDGs: from human to planetary health. (Source: CurrentDevelopmentsinNutrition,Vol1,Issue7,Jul2017)

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OurCurrentModelFoodbanks and related charity have become an ingrained strategy to feed the hungry inCanadian communities.When food banks began in the 1980’s they weremeant to be atemporarysolutionduringthatrecession.Foodbanks,however,neverclosedandarenotalongtermsolutiontofoodinsecurity.

Foodcharitydoesnotaddressorsolve therootcausesof food insecurity.FoodBanksaredistributing record amounts of food, but the underlying causes of food insecurity are notbeingaddressed,andcannotbeaddressedthroughafoodcharitymodel.Unfortunately,thecharitablenatureoftheseresponsescanworsenexperiencesofstigmaandisolationrelatedtofoodinsecurity(OntDietitiansinPublicHealth,2015).

TheFoodSecurityHub1projectwascreatedinresponsetoacalloutbyUnitedWayofBruceGrey for projects thatwould enhance food security. It is supportedby the Food SecurityAction Group (FSAG), facilitated by the Grey Bruce Sustainability Network and funded byUnitedWay of Bruce Grey. The FSAG created the Food Security Hub Project in order tofacilitate networking across agencies and partners in Grey Bruce to identify local andcommonneedsandopportunities in foodsecurityservices.TheFSAG,aworkinggroupofthe Bruce Grey Poverty Task Force, promotes the Community Food Centre Model as apromisingpracticeforcommunityfoodprogrammingandiscommittedtosupportinglocalcharitablefoodorganizationsintheiradoptionoftheCFCprinciples.

ANewModelThe model of Community Food Centers (CFCs) is demonstrating a more comprehensiveresponsetofoodsystemissuesasdemonstratedbyTheStopCFC(Toronto,ON),TheLocalCFC(Stratford,ON),and9otherlocationsacrossCanada.

CommunityFoodCentersare takingthe foodbankmodel to thenext levelbyredesigningprogramsandservicestooperateonthefoundationsofhealthsocialjustice,belongingandadvocacy.Seehttps://cfccanada.caformoreinformation.

1Theterm“hub”isbeingusedtodescribethenatureofhowfoodsecurityserviceandprogramprovidersmay

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FoodSecurityHubProject-Phase1and2OutcomesIn2017,theFSAGfacilitatedmeetings inMarkdale,Meaford,andTobermorythatbroughttogether stakeholders in local food security programs and services, communitymembersand government officials. The South East Grey Community Health Center and theFleshertonFoodBankhostedthemeeting inMarkdale,GoldenTownOutreachhostedtheMeetinginMeaford,andTheMeetingPlaceandtheWomen’sInformationNetworkhostedthemeetinginTobermory.

Thesemeetingspromptedsuccessfulcommunityprojectssuchasafoodgleaningprogram,community gardensandpartnershipswith thehosting foodbanks inDundalk, Flesherton,Markdale andMeaford. Technical gardening and food gleaning supportwas identified asneeded during the meetings and was offered by Jaden Calvert as a Food SecurityCoordinatorfundingbythePTFbasedonhisskillsfromGoldenTownOutreach.InMarkdale,thesemeetingssupportedtheongoingworkoftheSouthEastGreyHealthyKidsCommunityChallengewhichaimedtosupportgreatervegetable, fruit,andwaterconsumptionamongchildren.

SupportforsomeoftheseprojectswasprovidedbytheUnitedWaythroughgrantsfundedbytheCommunityFoundationGreyBruce.

In2019,theFoodSecurityHubProjectexpandedtheconversationstofiveadditional localcommunities. With funding fromUnitedWayGreyBruce, theFSAGwasable to schedulemeetings in Dundalk, Kincardine, Wiarton, Saugeen Shores, and the Town of the BlueMountains.

Themeetingobjectiveswereto:

I. Strengthennetworkoffoodsecuritystakeholders/serviceproviderstomovetowards

“hub”modelII. Discussservices,resourceneeds,servicegaps,andwhateverotherissuesare

currentlyaffectingattendeesprogramsIII. Shareregionalinitiatives:FoodRescue,GreyCountyAgriFoodAssetMap,GreyBruce

FoodCharter,FallFoodGatheringIV. Takeaction-identifyalocalactionprojectthatisanextsteptofoodsecurity(ie.

cookingprogram,communitygardenupgrade,etc).

The meetings brought together on average fifteen community members. This includedserviceproviders,privatesectorleaders,localgovernmentrepresentatives,andpeoplewithlivedexperience (SeeAppendices:A,B,C,D, E). Therewasageneral commonexpressionthat communicationandcollaborationbetween thesegroups is currently limitedand thatthiswasavaluablemeeting.

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Theformatofthemeetingwastoenvisionwhatafoodsecurefuturewouldlooklikeineachtown, to identify what food security/insecurity looked like today, and to identify stepstowardsthefuture.ThekeypointsfromeachcommunityarelistedintableA.

TableA:TheKeyPoints

TOWNOFTHEBLUEMOUNTAINS

KINCARDINE DUNDALK(SOUTHGATE)

SAUGEENSHORES

WIARTON(SOUTHBRUCEPENINSULA)

Population 8025 11389 7354 13715 8416LowIncomeHouseholds

11.3% 9.7% 17.6% 9.3% 16.7%

NumberofMeetingParticipants

19 17 13 12 14

LocalActionProjectIdeas

PromotetheOntarioStudentNutritionProgram

EducationalworkshopsattheCommunityGardens

Includethevoicesofpeoplewithlivedexperienceintheconversationmore

StrengthentheconnectionbetweenSaugeenFirstNationandSaugeenShoresintermsoffoodsecuritywork

FormaFoodSecurityActionCommitteeonthePeninsula

PromoteGFB

ConnectOntarioStudentNutritionProgramandtheBruceBotanicalFoodGardens

Createasummernutritionprogramforstudents

Bringthisgrouptogetheragain

Advocateforcreativestrategiesforapublictransitsystem

ReducefoodwastethroughFoodRescue

Campaignmunicipalitytosupportincomesecurityandattainablehousingpolicies/programs

Meetwiththisgroupofstakeholdersagain

Supportthecreationofacommunitygarden

Breakdownbarriersthatlocalsmallproducersfacewhentryingtoselldirecttoconsumer

Databasetoshareavailableprogramsandservices

SeekendorsementoftheBruceGreyFoodCharterbyKincardineCouncil

Addressthelackofpublictransportation

CollaborateonFoodSecurityservicesi.e.TheAgriculturalsocietyhasaccesstothecommunitycentre

Spreadawarenessof211asaresource

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RegionalThemesAcross all 5 communities the Food Security Hub Project facilitators heard some recurringthemesaroundfoodsecurity/insecurity:

● Transportation: Lack of public transit and affordable transportation is a commonbarriertopeopleaccessinghealthy,affordable,andappropriatefoodintherelativelysmallercommunitiesofGreyCountyandBruceCounty.

● GoodFoodBox:thereisadesiretoincreasetheparticipationintheGoodFoodBoxandraiseawarenessthatitisuniversal

● Income Insecurity: The lack of universal basic income and income security are aprimary cause of food insecurity, especially in communities that depend on aseasonaltourismindustry.

● Stigma:Thestigmaofaccessingfoodcharityisanongoingchallengethatsomefoodcharities work to address through reducing the income screening frequency,eliminatingline-ups,andbymaintainingdiscretion.

● Access:Itisdifficultandexpensivetoaccessfresh,localproduceyearround.Partofthisiscausedbysmallertownshavingasinglegrocerwithnocompetition.

● Ontario Student Nutrition Programs: There is limited information available in thecommunityaboutwhatishappeningintheschoolswiththeOntarioStudentNutritionPrograms. There may be an opportunity for schools to communicate with theircommunity and for schools to network amongst themselves to sharemethods/strategies.

● Interpersonal Relationships: At the organizational level of community groups andnonprofits, it is also worth noting that the history and dynamics of interpersonalrelationshipscanhaveanaffectontheabilityofgroups tocollaborate.Thirdpartyfacilitation is helpful in mediating these relationships and facilitating action.Howeverthereisalsothefeelingthatathirdparty/regionalfacilitatorisanoutsidertryingto“fix”localproblemswithwhichtheyholdnoexpertisein.

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What’sNext:RegionalProjectRecommendationsOnaregionallevel,severalprojectsemergedfromsynthesizingmeetingresultsandfurtherdiscussionswiththeFoodSecurityActionGroup.ItisrecommendedthattheFoodSecurityHubProjectenterphase3and that the roleof thecoordinator includeallor someof thefollowingcomponents.

Followuphasalreadyoccurredwithseveraloftheabovelistedprojectstoencouragelocalaction.Inparticular:

Ø ThecoordinationofameetingofinterestedpartiesinDundalktoconsiderastudentnutritionprograminthesummer

Ø Consultations withWiarton Salvation Army on their community garden expansionplans

Ø InPortElgin,localrestaurateurPierDonniniisveryenthusiasticaboutbuildinganewcommunitygarden

Ø TheFoodSecurityActionGroup isworking to scheduleadate topresent theGreyBruceFoodChartertoKincardinecouncilinthefall2019

Ø DiscussionswithBeaverValleyOutreach (Townof theBlueMountains) aboutnextsteps

Ø A Community Gardens session has been included in the 2019 Fall FoodGatheringprogram

FoodSecurityHubProject–NextPhaseExpandingtheReach

Basedonthepositiveresponseandoutcomesfromthisproject,itisrecommendedthatanadditional 3-4 meetings be facilitated to grow and connect Food Hubs in interestedcommunitiesofGreyCountyandBruceCounty.Thesemeetingsbringtogetherstakeholdersfrommany community partners, aswell as peoplewith grounded expertise and engagedcommunitymembers.TodeterminethelocationssomeinitialoutreachcouldbedoneandtheFoodSecurityActionGroupshouldbeconsulted.ItisalsorecommendedthattheFoodSecurityHubprojecthostafollowupmeetinginthecommunityofDundalkandafollowupmeeting for thePeninsula– inclusiveof theNorthandSouthPeninsulaMunicipalitiesandNeyaashiinigmiing.

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AdditionalProjectRecommendations

CommunityGardensNetwork

There aremany community gardensoperating acrossGreyBruce and feware connected.Inputatseveralmeetings indicatedthatthere isan interest inconnectingwitheachotherandsharingbestpracticesaswellassuccessfulmodels. It is recommendedthattheFoodSecurity Hub Project Coordinator facilitate a network of community gardenscoordinators/volunteers through face to face meetings, garden tours, and an onlinecommunication platform. There are known community gardens in: Kincardine, Ripley,Dundalk,OwenSound,Flesherton,Meaford,PortElgin,Wiarton,TownofBlueMountains,Tobermory,andBrockton.

FoodWasteDiversionProject

There are many examples of food waste recovery programs from both retailers andrestaurateurs happening nationally and globally. It would be advantageous to have aregional projectmanagerwho can guide retailers, charities, producers, and restaurateursaroundGreyBruceinsafelyandresponsiblymanaginganddivertingtheirfoodwaste.

BridgesOutofPovertyTraining

BridgesOutofPovertyisaprogramthatpromotesanactivepartnershipbetweenpeopleofdifferent economic backgrounds – based on mutual respect – to address poverty in asystematicway.ThisprogramhasbeenruninseveralcommunitiesofBruceCountybytheBruceGreyPovertyTaskForce. InDundalkandKincardine someparticipantsexpressedaneed/interesttoworkmorecloselywithpeoplewithgroundedexpertiseinfoodinsecurity.A community partner who may be helpful in assisting with this programming is theinterministerialnetworksineachtown/community.

CurrentProjectsThe Food Security ActionGroup includesmembers from acrossGrey and Bruce Counties.Thisgroupmeetsmonthlyandwelcomesnewpartnersandmembers.TheFSAGspearheadsandsupportsmanyprojectsintheregionthatincludebothonthegroundactionandpolicylevelchange.TheFSAGpresentedtheseprojectstoallstakeholdersatthemeetingsfortheiruse.

BruceGreyFoodCharter

“TheCharterisacommitmenttoworktogethertobuildavibrant,sustainable,foodsecurecommunity, inacknowledgementof thebasic right to food.” “It isaguidingdocument toassist in the development of policies and programs to promote a healthy and just foodsysteminGreyandBruceCounties.”

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www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Portals/0/Topics/Eating%20Well/GB%20Food%20Charter.pdf

FoodRescue.ca

TheFSAGisworkingwithFoodRescuetobringthisexcessfooddonationtooltoGreyBruce.Groupswho can rescue food and groupswho candonate food sign uponline at no cost.Foodrescueorganizationsarescreenedtoensuresafefoodhandlinghappensfrompickup,transport, and distribution. “This is a free online tool that offers the flexibility for anyorganizationtorescueanykindof foodfromanytypeofbusinessanytimeyouneed it.” -Food Rescue. Easy to use, easy to sign up for, and comeswith perks such as free largecooler bags for the rescuing organization to use for safe food transportation. Themoregroupsthatsignupineachcommunity,thebetterthistoolwillbe.

https://www.foodrescue.ca

GreyCountyAgri-FoodAssetMap

Amap“designedtoconnectandstrengthenouragricultureandfoodcommunitybymakingiteasyforyoutofindexactlywhatyou’relookingfor.”ThisonlinemaphasaFoodSecuritysub-map that lists serviceproviders includingmealprograms, foodbanks, foodeducation,andaffordablefoodboxes.TheFSAGhopestoupdatethismapwithdatacollectedthroughthesemeetingsandgroupsareencouragedtocreatetheirownlistingonthemap.

https://maps.grey.ca/pages/agrifood

FallFoodGathering

TheFallFoodGatheringisanannualeventthatisanopportunityforallfoodsystemplayerstoconnect,collaborate,shareandlearn. Thisyear’sFallFoodGathering isonWednesdaySeptember25thattheHarmonyCentreinOwenSound.Thethemeofthisyears’gatheringis“MovingtowardCommunityFoodCentresPractices”.Thedaywillincludespeakersfromthe Community Food Centremovement, a summary of outcomes from the Food SecurityHubProject,discussions,activities,andmore.TheFallFoodGatheringhasgrownoverit’s3yearsandhasbuiltonthestronghistoricalparticipationof theUnitedWaybiannualFoodBankSummit.Allstakeholdersare invitedtoattend! Formore informationkeepyoureyeonyourinboxandtheGreyBruceSustainabilityNetworkwebsitehttp://gbsusnet.com.

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References,Resources&LinksBruceGreyFoodCharterwww.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Portals/0/Topics/Eating%20Well/GB%20Food%20Charter.pdf

CommunityFoodCentresCanada–GoodFoodOrganizations–resources,network,andgrantsavailablehttps://cfccanada.ca/en/Our-Work/Good-Food-Organizations

CommunityFoodDonationTaxCreditforFarmershttps://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cfpdtc/index.html

CommunityFoodProgramDonationTaxCreditforFarmershttps://www.fin.gov.on.ca/en/credit/cfpdtc/index.html

FoodAffordabilityinGreyBrucehttps://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Health/Eating-Well/Food-Affordability

FoodInsecurityinGreyBrucehttps://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Portals/0/Topics/Eating%20Well/Food%20Insecurity%20in%20Grey%20Bruce%202018.pdf?ver=2018-11-15-143424-923

FoodPolicyforCanadawww.canada.ca/en/campaign/food-policy.html

FoodRescuewww.foodrescue.ca

GreyCountyAgri-FoodAssetMaphttps://maps.grey.ca/pages/agrifood

Ontario’sDonationofFoodAct(everyoneisprotectedfromriskwhenfoodisdonatedingoodfaith)https://secondharvest.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Donation-of-Food-Act.pdf

PovertyTaskForceInfographics

• EnoughtoThriveOnhttps://povertytaskforce.com/enough-to-thrive-on-income-security-solutions-for-strong-communities/

• FromBandaidstoBridges-MovingForwardwithCommunityFoodCentreshttps://povertytaskforce.com/from-band-aids-to-bridges-moving-forward-with-community-food-centres/

• WeAllLiveHerehttps://povertytaskforce.com/we-all-live-here-toward-diversity-inclusion-and-engagement-in-municipal-decision-making/

PublicHealthFoodBankToolkitwww.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Portals/0/Topics/Eating%20Well/Final%20Food%20Bank%20Toolkit.pdf

OntarioDietitiansinPublicHealthPositionStatementonResponsestoFoodInsecuritywww.odph.ca/centsless

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GrantsandFundingSourcesforFoodSecurityProjects

Grant Website Deadline For(ifspecific)

BruceCountyhttps://brucecounty.on.ca/business/not-profit-community-grant

01-Jun

BrucePowerhttps://www.brucepower.com/in-the-community/

May2019-Sept2019

Canadaposthttps://www.canadapost.ca/web/en/pages/aboutus/communityfoundation/default.page

05-AprCommunitygardens

CarrotCache https://www.carrotcache.com 16-Jun

CommunityFoodCentresCanada

https://cfccanada.ca/en/Our-Work/Grants 19-Dec

ChildrenandFoodFit(foodskills/literacyforpplwithlowincome)

CommunityFoundationGreyBruce

https://www.communityfoundationgreybruce.com/

FCCAgrispiritFundhttps://www.fcc-fac.ca/en/in-your-community/giving-back/fcc-agrispirit-fund.html

29-MarCommunitygardens

FeedOntariohttps://feedontario.ca/feed-possibility/rural-kids-program/

CapacityandRuralkidsgrantsopenlatesummer

FiskarProjectOrangeThumb

https://www2.fiskars.com/Community/Project-Orange-Thumb

JanCommunitygardens

FoodBanksCanadahttps://www.foodbankscanada.ca/Our-Work/Building-Capacity.aspx

Fall/winterCommunitygardensandmore

Greenbeltfund-Broaderpublicsector

https://www.greenbeltfund.ca

Greenbeltfund-localfoodliteracy

https://www.greenbeltfund.ca

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GreenbeltFund-Marketaccessstream

https://www.greenbeltfund.ca

Honda http://www.hondacanadafoundation.ca ongoing

Meridianhttps://www.meridiancu.ca/About-Meridian/Community/Investing-in-Our-Communities.aspx

6weeksbeforeprogram/event

Presidentschoice https://www.presidentschoice.ca/en_CA.html springSchoolbasednutritionprograms

RBChttps://www.rbc.com/community-social-impact/apply-for-funding/index.html

Rolling

ScottsCanadaGroforGood

https://scottsmiraclegro.com/responsibility/scotts-canada/

FebCommunitygardens

SeniorsCommunitygrantprogram-govON

https://www.ontario.ca/page/information-seniors-organizations#section-2

27-Jun-19

SprucetheBrucehttps://brucecounty.on.ca/services/planning-development/spruce-the-bruce

Endofmonth

Downtownrevitalization

TDFriendsoftheEnvironment

https://www.td.com/corporate-responsibility/fef-grant.jsp

Jan15andJuly15

UnitedWayhttps://unitedwayofbrucegrey.com/about-us/member-agencies/

Wholekidsfoundation

https://www.wholekidsfoundation.org Oct.15 Gardens

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Appendix1:TownofBlueMountainsFoodSecurityMeetingReporthttp://gbsusnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Follow-up-Report-TOBM-Food-Security-Meeting-2019-.pdf

Appendix2:Kincardine&AreaFoodSecurityMeetingReporthttp://gbsusnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Follow-up-Report-Kincardine-Food-Security-Meeting-2019-V2.pdf

Appendix3:Dundalk&AreaFoodSecurityMeetingReport

http://gbsusnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Follow-up-Report-Dundalk-Food-Security-Meeting-2019.pdf

Appendix4:SaugeenShores&SaugeenFirstNationFoodSecurityMeetingReporthttp://gbsusnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Follow-up-Report-Saugeen-Shores-Food-Security-Meeting-2019-.pdf

Appendix5:PeninsulaFoodSecurityMeetingReporthttp://gbsusnet.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Follow-up-Report-Peninsula-Food-Security-Meeting-2019-.pdf