The Public Health Agency of Canada has just launched the Canada’s food guide toolkit for educators. The toolkit is intended for use by health and education intermediaries that work with children aged 4 to 11, to help them explore foods, learn food skills, develop healthy eating habits, and understand Canada’s food guide. The toolkit includes...Read More
Farm to Cafeteria Canada (F2CC), in partnership with Indigenous and non-Indigenous organizations, is seeking a full-time Indigenous Programs Manager to lead our Nourishing Indigenous Food and Foodways in Schools initiative. Location: This is a remote work position open to any location in Canada/Indigenous Territories Hours of work: Monday – Friday with flexible hours, provided availability...Read More
Location: Open to any location in Canada / Indigenous Territories Position type: Volunteer Board of Directors Hours of work: 8-10 hours/month Apply by: April 23, 2024 Estimated start date: May 30, 2024 Position Summary As an Executive Member of Farm to Cafeteria Canada’s (F2CC) volunteer Board of Directors, the Secretary plays an important role in...Read More
On April 1, 2024, the Government of Canada announced a $1 billion investment over 5 years in a National School Food Program, delivering on its 2021 election platform commitment. Congratulations to the Government of Canada on this historic achievement, and thank you to the many staff and decision-makers that made it possible for their collaboration....Read More
Are you interested in learning fun ways to get students excited about plant-forward foods? April is Earth Month and this year we were pleased to collaborate with Humane Society International/Canada (HSI/Canada) to learn about their Forward Food program while sharing inspiration and resources for those who are interested in bringing more healthy and sustainable plant-powered...Read More
In this webinar hosted by the Lake Superior Living Labs Network (LSLLN), four panellists shared their experiences working in school food systems by bringing food into the classroom, kitchen and cafeteria for kids in early care through post-secondary institutions. Presenters shared their experiences from the US and Canada, with a common theme of using food...Read More
The Good Food Organization (GFO) program in alliance with Community Food Centre Canada (CFCC) connects like-minded non-profits around 5 Good Food Principles: Taking action from the individual to the systemic level Believing and investing in the power of good food Creating an environment of respect and community leadership Meeting people where they’re at Aiming high...Read More
