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Check out our Blog - http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/
GWFC has a New Logo
South Central Guerrilla Gardening
South Central Guerrilla Gardening
Vancouver Coastal Health - Urban Agriculture Opportunities
BC Food Systems Network Gathering
BC Food Systems Network Gathering
Disability Without Food
Beautiful Song, Sad Story
New Corn Festival Video
BUG 2013
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- Britannia Youth Dinners Program - Volunteers needed to help prepare food, serve, cleanup. This new program focusing on youth inclusion is designed to connect with vulnerable Britannia youth through food and community. The meals run Mon, Wed, and Fri. at Britannia Community Centre. Contact the GWFC if you can help - 604-718-5895
- North facing backyard available (more than 100 square feet) for a gardener to use free of charge. Owner is happy to water the garden if it is required. Tools (hoe, rakes, shovels etc.) available. Most of the soil has been weeded and turned over although compost and fertilizer have not been added, some compost also available. The garden was in use for 4 years and now vacant. Located on Cambridge street and Slocan. Contact if interested - bstringer@shaw.ca
- Canning equipment available to borrow. The GWFC has two canning kits available for community use. Includes 21 quart canner, canning rack, jar lifter, funnel, lid lifter, and bubble remover. No cost. Contact the GWFC - 604-718-5895
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Events
1. 18th ANNUAL STONE SOUP FESTIVAL: URBAN AGRICULTURE AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
2. NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICE
2. NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICE
3. BC FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING
4. VILLAGE VANCOUVER - GRANDVIEW WOODLAND MONTHLY POTLUCKS
5. BRITANNIA - GWFC COMMUNITY KITCHEN
4. VILLAGE VANCOUVER - GRANDVIEW WOODLAND MONTHLY POTLUCKS
5. BRITANNIA - GWFC COMMUNITY KITCHEN
Workshops
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION FOOD AND NUTRITION WITH NIKOO BUROUMAND
2. URBAN FARMER FIELD SCHOOL
3. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 2 DAY CANNING WORKSHOP
3. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 2 DAY CANNING WORKSHOP
4. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
5. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
5. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
Jobs
1. HASTINGS SUNRISE FOOD NETWORK COORDINATOR AND FOOD SECURITY COORDINATOR
2. 2013 FARM INTERN JOB POSTING – RICHMOND SHARING FARM
Volunteer
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION
2. FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
Funding
1. ALL ABOUT S'COOL
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Events
Britannia Community Centre is pleased to announce and host the 18th Annual Stone Soup Festival, a celebration of food, art, environment and community, including a food market, local artists, community groups, talks and workshops, live music, tea leaf reading, children’s activities, free soup and more! More than ever, people are aware of the issues of food security, the benefits of sharing resources and eating ‘local’. Stone Soup will celebrate the diversity of food in our neighbourhood, the environment and it’s importance to the culture of our community.
Events
1. 18th ANNUAL STONE SOUP FESTIVAL: URBAN AGRICULTURE AND OUR LOCAL COMMUNITY
Saturday, May 11, 2013 Noon-5pm
Britannia Community Centre Site/Napier Greenway
1661 Napier St @Commercial Drive
Info: 718-5800
Features Of This Year’s Festival Include:
Children’s Seed Planting Workshop
With The Environmental Youth Alliance
1-4pm, West Kid’s Area
The Urban Food Garden: Planning, Tips & Advice From Victory Gardens
1-3pm, Family Activity Room
Digging Economic Sustainability Into The Urban Food Movement
Talk by Peter Ladner
3pm, Britannia Library
Help Grow The Urban Forest: How To Plant & Care For A Tree
Workshop by David Tracey
12:30-1:30pm, Al Mattison Lounge
For More Info On Treekeepers Program: www.treekeepers.ca
Origami Workshop With Jan Nguyen
12-5pm, Britannia Site
Kickstand Bike Tune-Up/Workshop By Donation & Bike Games
12-5pm, Britannia Site
2. NUTRITION COUNSELING SERVICE
The GWFC and Britannia Community Centre will be hosting a new Nutrition Counseling Service with Nikoo Boroumand, a certified holistic nutritionist and herbalist. Available for under-served residents and open to all community members on a sliding scale basis. This service is aimed at helping you navigate the food choices available in our area and choose the foods that are best suited for your health, taking into consideration any health issues or goals you may have. Improved eating habits can help boost your physical and mental health. This service also aims to help connect residents to affordable, accessible, healthy food programs and options. Service available Wednesdays 6-9pm. Britannia Community Centre.
Contact Nikoo Boroumand at info@healinggardenswellness.com for more information and to book an appointment or visit www.healinggardenswellness.com
2. BC FOOD SYSTEMS NETWORK ANNUAL GATHERING
Please join the BC Food Systems Network as we celebrate 15 years of promoting sustainability and democracy in the BC food system!
The 15th Annual Gathering will be held at George Pringle Memorial Camp in Shawnigan Lake from July 5th through July 7th. Shawnigan Lake is located on Vancouver Island, about forty-five kilometres northwest of Victoria. The theme for this year’s event is “Food from the water, food from the land”. The Network recognizes that food is a human right. It is a gift from the Creator and we must honour the food as well as its sources, whether they be land or water based. Join us as we explore a wide range of issues related to producing and gathering food in British Columbia and explore ways to celebrate and protect our abundant resources.
The Network has a holistic perspective, embracing the way food issues cross cultures, sectors, and age groups. The annual Gathering is one of the ways we share insights, initiatives, strategies and critical analysis of the food system. This year’s Gathering will provide a balance of workshops, presentations and panel discussions with outdoor activities and time for sharing and socializing.
Registration details and a call for proposals will be issued shortly. If you would like to receive regular updates regarding the 2013 Gathering, please join our listserv or Facebook Events Page (please feel free to invite your friends!).
3. VILLAGE VANCOUVER – GRANDVIEW WOODLANDS MONTHLY POTLUCKS
Join folks in your neighbourhood working toward a resilient community and future. Commercial Dr. VV holds a monthly potluck & workshop the third Thursday of every month. Most potlucks & workshops will be held in the common room of Rising Star Co-op (1556 E. 5th Ave.). Sign-up for our monthly potluck & workshop reminders:www.tinyurl.com/commercialdrivevillage
4. BRITANNIA - GWFC COMMUNITY KITCHEN
These kitchens are fully subsidized and open to individuals who are struggling financially. Donations are accepted. Registration for childminding is separate. Space is limited.
For more information contact GWFC @ 604-718-5895
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1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION FOOD AND NUTRITION WITH NIKOO BUROUMAND
Britannia Community Centre
All workshops $15
Info: Grandview Woodland Food Connection – 604-718-5895
Food and Diabetes
Although genetic factors appear important in susceptibility to diabetes, environmental factors are required to trigger it. Improvements to eating habits and lifestyle have been shown to effectively control diabetes and prevent complications. Come learn how to prevent and cope with diabetes naturally through food and lifestyle choices. Walk away with the knowledge and tools to identify healthy food options and avoid poor foods choices, recipe ideas, meal plans, information on helpful herbs and supplements, and tips on how to improve related lifestyle factors.
May 30, 6 to 8pm
Eating for Cardiovascular Health
Cardiovascular diseases are responsible for at least 40% of all deaths in North America. They include atherosclerosis, hypertension, congestive heart failure, and peripheral vascular disease. Dietary and lifestyle factors play a major role in preventing and reversing these and their related complications. Come learn the misunderstood roles of cholesterol and antioxidants in cardiovascular health, the risk factors leading to cardiovascular diseases and how to avoid them, recipe ideas, meal plans, information on helpful foods, herbs, and supplements, and tools to improve lifestyle factors.
June 27, 6 to 8pm
Nikoo Boroumand is passionate about health and nutrition. She is a certified nutritional practitioner from the Institute of Holistic Nutrition and also a Chartered Herbalist from Dominion Herbal College.
The SPEC|YWCA Urban Farmer Field School (UFFS) provides training in sustainable urban agriculture for new and experienced growers. Perched upon the YWCA Metro Vancouver Rooftop Garden, students are engaged in experiential learning opportunities preparing them to be successful urban growers.
2013 Course Curriculum
We are serving up 25 classes organized by season from Late March to October. Click on the following images to browse our seasonal classes, or the Topics below to browse by category. Click REGISTER to see all of SPEC’s workshops. Participants can choose courses that appeal to their interest or sign up for the full program. All courses aim to build on participant experiences and foster collaborative learning including hands-on experience.
3. TRAIN-THE-TRAINER 2 DAY CANNING WORKSHOP
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| Grandview Woodland Food Connection - Apricot Canning |
Faciltated by:
Emerie Brine, Brand Manager, Bernardin,
Diane Collis, Manager, Fresh Choice Kitchens; and
Darlene Tanaka, Training Co-ordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens
Tues, May 7, 2013 9 am – 4 pm & Wed, May 8, 2013 9 am – 4 pm (you must attend both days of this workshop)
Cost: $175.00 per person (Please bring a lunch.
Each person will receive: Fresh Choice Canning Training Manual, Bernardin cookbook, and Bernardin boiling water bath canning kit)
Location: Vancouver Food Bank, 1150 Raymur Ave
To Register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, 604-216-2325, email: darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
4. COMMUNITY KITCHEN LEADERSHIP WORKSHOPS
During this workshop you will have the opportunity to find out more about community kitchens, different ways a group can work and how you can lead or start a community kitchen. Learn the history of the community kitchen movement and the effect it has had around the province. Hear about the different kitchen models that run successfully in our communities. Experience a community kitchen first hand! Lunch will be provided.
Date:
Thurs, June 6, 2013, 9:00 am –3:30 pm
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society,
1150 Raymur Ave. Vancouver, BC
Cost: $45.00 (lunch provided).
To register: Contact Darlene Tanaka, at 604-216-2325 or darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
5. SAFE CANNING BASICS DEMONSTRATION
This one-day session for canning instructors/leaders will review the basics of both boiling water bath (BWB) canning and pressure canning. Learn about old and new canning equipment, tools and current canning products on the market. Get the latest information on safe canning practices. The workshop will consist of a Powerpoint presentation, demonstration and discussion. Due to time limitations, please note that there will be no hands-on component. Bring your canning questions and comments and a lunch!
Presenters: Diane Collis, Manager and Darlene Tanaka, Training Co-ordinator, Fresh Choice Kitchens
Date: Thursday, June 13, 2013 – 9:00am-4:00pm (please bring a lunch)
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC
Location: Greater Vancouver Food Bank Society, 1150 Raymur Ave, Vancouver BC
Cost: $45 (Includes Bernardin cookbook & canning toolkit)
To Register: Contact Darlene Tanaka at 604-216-2325, darlenet@foodbank.bc.ca
Jobs
1. HASTINGS SUNRISE FOOD NETWORK COORDINATOR AND FOOD SECURITY COORDINATOR
The food network/food security coordinator will work with the Steering Committee and members of the community to develop the newly formed Hastings Sunrise Community Food Network. The coordinator will also oversee the community centre’s food security programs, including community kitchens and various other workshops, classes and programs.
More info: http://gwfoodconnection.wordpress.com/jobs/
2. 2013 FARM INTERN JOB POSTING – RICHMOND SHARING FARM
The Sharing Farm is a non-profit community organization that grows vegetables on donated city lands for the Richmond Food Bank and other community agencies. We are looking for enthusiastic, hardworking farm interns for summer and fall of 2013. The Sharing Farm is a unique community farm combining the practice of organic farming set within a framework of food justice and food security in the region. The three acre farm is situated within Richmond’s Terra Nova Rural Park, and is also home to Kwantlen University’s Richmond Farm School.
Interns will have access to many different workshops, classes, and skill sets, including permaculture, composting, greenhouse cultivation, beekeeping, market gardening, tractor training, fruit tree management, and chicken care. Interns will gain valuable skills in organic farming, machine operation, and running a community-supported agriculture (CSA) program.The Sharing Farm is located at the west end of Westminster Highway, alongside the West Dyke, in Richmond BC. It is accessible by bus, skytrain, car, or bicycle. It is about a ten minute walk from the nearest bus stop. For more information about the Sharing Farm please visit www.sharingfarm.ca
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Volunteer
The Grandview Woodlands Food Connection is a grassroots food security group supporting residents to access healthy and affordable food. We are developing a number of community based food initiatives, including community gardening, bulk buying groups, school gardens, canning workshops, community kitchens and more and are looking for individuals interested in hands-on project coordination. We specifically need help to:
Help organize a film fundraiser
Support a youth meal program
Help develop mail chimp
Videographer
And more
And more
Check out our projects: http://www.britanniacentre.org/services/community_services/food_sustainability.php
Call Ian @ 604-718-5895
The Food 2 U Program is a partnership between the Vancouver Food Bank and Vancouver Coastal Health. The program delivers food to homebound seniors or persons with a disability most Tuesday mornings and is looking for volunteer drivers (with their own car) and passengers. Mileage will be reimbursed for those using their vehicles. Volunteers must be able to work well with people and be physically able to lift 20-25 lb grocery bags. Familiarity with the downtown area is an asset. For further information, please contact Jan Russell at (604)301-3886.
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1. ALL ABOUT S'COOL
Each year the S’Cool Life Fund supports on average 100 projects across the country. This year is no different we will be funding 96 projects another phenomenal year. We support DREAMS - Drama, Recreation, Extra-Curricular, Arts, Music, or Sports. Schools that have been successful in receiving a grant have amazed us with their applications for projects reaching the most children with the most interesting things. S’Cool does not look to fund core academic subjects, but instead those areas that fall outside of the core curriculum but are no less important for a child’s development.
http://www.scoollifefund.ca/index2.php?id=2
