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The Meal Share
Who Gets Sustenance?
Fresh Salad
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Who Gets Sustenance?
The Grandview Woodland Food Connection is pleased to present a new research report of “Who Gets Sustenance?: Community Voices Speak about Access to Local, Healthy Food,” prepared by the Social Planning and Research Council of BC in partnership with ourselves and the Bella Coola Valley Sustainable Agriculture Society.
This research report explores issues of access to local, healthy food from both rural and urban perspectives. Research was conducted in both Bella Coola and the Grandview Woodland Neighbourhood of Vancouver. The research examines how the recent positive advances by BC’s food security movement can better support increased access to local, healthy food by underserved people?
View the report here
Interested in Food Security in Grandview Woodland? - Would you like to join the Grandview Woodland Food Connection Advisory Committee? This committee meets approximately every two months and helps set the strategic directions for the GWFC. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community food programming.
Contact the GWFC - 604-718-5895
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Events
1. 2014 VANCOUVER URBAN FARMING FORUM, AGM & SOCIAL
2. BRITANNIA COMMUNITY KITCHEN3. NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICE
Workshops
1. CANNING
2. FOOD SKILLS FOR FAMILIES – 2014-2015 TRAIN THE TRAINER PROGRAMS
3. SEASONS OF FOOD WORKSHOPS
Jobs
1. KIDS SAFE – FOOD COORDINATOR
2. BC FOOD SYSTEM NETWORK – 2015 GATHERING COORDINATOR
3. OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS AT UBC FARM
3. OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS AT UBC FARM
Volunteer
1. GRANDVIEW WOODLAND FOOD CONNECTION - COMMUNICATIONS
2. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
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2. THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
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Events
1. 2014 VANCOUVER URBAN FARMING FORUM, AGM & SOCIAL
The Vancouver Urban Farming Society (VUFS) is delighted to announce our 5th Annual Vancouver Urban Farming Forum, AGM & Social on November 30 at the Croatian Cultural Centre. The annual forum is an opportunity for urban farmers from across the region, policymakers, food security advocates, urban agriculture enthusiasts, members of the public, and all others with an interest and involvement in urban farming to come together. Our program for the day will include a keynote address by Curtis Stone of Kelowna’s Green City Acres and diversity of workshops, presentations, and panels on urban farming related topics. Workshops are being finalized and will be posted as they are confirmed. Some of the topics you can expect so far include seed saving for urban farmers, urban farm aesthetics, urban farm soils, business planning for urban farmers, and lessons learned by urban farmers.
We still have a few workshop and presentation spaces available if you would like to coordinate one or have an idea to share with us. Contact us at research[at]urbanfarmers.ca or visit our call for proposals.
November 30, 2014 | 9 AM – 9 PM
Croatian Cultural Centre, 3250 Commercial Drive
Forum | 9 AM – 5 PM
AGM | 5 – 6:30 PM
Social | 6:30 – 9 PM
Your registration fee for the forum will include a VUFS membership making you eligible to participate and vote in the AGM. VUFS is charging a registration fee for the forum for the first time in several years in order to help cover costs of hosting the forum. We thank our funders at Vancity and the City of Vancouver for their ongoing support. Registration is $20 with sliding scale/pay what you can options. No one turned away for lack of funds. Contact forum coordinator, Zsuzsi Fodor at research[at]urbanfarmers.ca if you would like to attend but funds are a barrier. Consider making a donation to VUFS to help support a low income participant attend the forum.
All attendees are also invited to stay for the social following the AGM. Bar service available.
Register Here
Contact Ian @ 604-718-5895
3. NUTRITIONAL COUNSELING SERVICE
Nutrition counseling services by a certified holistic nutritionist and herbalist will be 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 Tuesdays 6-9pm.
Contact Nikoo Boroumand at info@healinggardenswellness.com to book an appointment. For more information, visit www.healinggardenswellness.com
Appointments at Britannia Community Centre
Supported by the Grandview Woodland Food Connection
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Workshops
Workshops
SUNDAY DECEMBER 7th From 2-4pm at Homesteader’s Emporium 649 E Hastings St.
Canning is the perfect thing to do when it’s cold and rainy out… except fresh, local produce is harder to find! This pre-holiday canning workshop will help shake out the winter doldrums and work through a seasonally-approriate recipe (spicy cranberry jelly) that will please your holiday guests and get you looking forward to preserving next summer’s produce.
We’ll provide full instruction on canning techniques, safety, and recipe design through the vehicle of this winter jelly so you can apply your new skills to any project you want!
$35 covers materials, instruction, and gets you some delicious jam to take home.
To register, go to https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/wintery-canning-tickets-14205349583
The Food Skills for Families program is offering a Community Facilitator Train-The-Trainer program. Individuals from your organization that meet the qualifications listed below are invited to attend the training to become a certified Community Facilitator and deliver Food Skills for Families program.
Who: Staff of organizations wishing to host the Food Skills for Families program
What: Food Skills for Families: Train-the-Trainer Program
When: Feb 23-26, 2015
Where: Richmond and Vancouver BC
Cost: No cost to register. Participants are responsible for arranging their own transportation, accommodation and meals (outside class hours). Meals during the training will be provided.
Participants who complete the training will be certified to deliver the Aboriginal, low income, new immigrant and active seniors modules. Punjabi speaking participants will also be certified to deliver the Punjabi module. For more information on the Food Skills for Families program visit www.foodskillsforfamilies.ca
WHO CAN PARTICIPATE
This is an opportunity for organizations to train staff members as Community Facilitator so that they can deliver Food Skills for Families programs.
Applicants must be employed by an organization that meets the Food Skills for Families program Host Requirements and that plan to run a Food Skills for Families program within the six months of training completion. The applicant must also be an employee who is able to deliver the program as part of your current role and that you meets all the requirements listed in the Community Facilitator Role Description.
Following completion of the training CDA will support the organization and new facilitator to plan and run programs. CDA will provide materials and cover the cost of food for each Food Skills for Families program delivered (as funding allows).
If you have someone at your organization that meets the requirements and would like to attend have them contact the CDA office to register.
February 2015 Training (#2015-A) – The Garratt Wellness Centre, Richmond, BC
Monday, February 23
Tuesday, February 24
Wednesday, February 25
Thursday, February 26
Trainings take place between 9:30 am and 5:00 pm (days 1-3) and between 9:30 am and 1:00 pm (day 4). There is free parking available at each location.
TO REGISTER:
For information on how to register please contact Samantha Bissonnette, Program Coordinator, Food Skills for Families
Email: Samantha.Bissonnette@diabetes.ca
Phone: 604.732.1331 Ext 248
Fax: 604-732-8444
3. SEASONS OF FOOD WORKSHOPS
Hastings Community Centre
Brand NEW Season. Brand NEW workshops!!
Great facilitators, excellent topics, small groups!!
ALL workshops only $15
Check out our upcoming workshops in October, November & December! Registration is open & spaces are limited.
Holiday Baking (or anytime!):
November 26 – Holiday Cake Pops
December 2 – Holiday Peppermint Bark
Healthy Eating:
November 6 – Healthy Oils
If you cannot afford to take a program we offer subsidies to members who have a Leisure Access Card. You can apply for a reduction of up to 50% off of the program fee. Ask for a form at the front desk.
Registration is available for all workshops
By phone: 604.718.6222, ext. 2, after 12:00 noon every day
In person, at the HCC main reception desk.
For more information email: info@seasonsoffood.com
See the Community Centre Program Guide for a full listing.
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Jobs
1. KIDS SAFE – FOOD COORDINATOR
OBJECTIVE
The Food Coordinator is responsible for budgeting, meal planning and preparing breakfast, lunch and snack for up to 90 elementary aged children, staff and volunteers for the winter break period.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Planning
• Coordinate the KidSafe Food Program for the KidSafe children and provide nutritious meals that adhere to Canada’s Food Guide and KidSafe’s standards.
• Plan menus, cook, ensure timely purchase or delivery of food supplies and groceries
• Ensure meal planning is done in advance to accommodate out-trips, allergies and special program needs or themes.
• Make necessary purchases of food and equipment within assigned budget, being as cost-conscious as possible while maintaining integrity of the food program and nutritional content of meals.
• Provide nutritional and healthy life choice education to the children.
Delivery
• Ensure proper handling and storage of food supplies for assigned kitchen and maintain health and safety standards in kitchens in accordance with Public Health requirements.
• Work considerately with volunteers and staff and ensure they observe appropriate hygiene and food safety standards.
• Familiarize yourself with the needs of the children and their allergies where necessary and maintain all necessary records (such as allergies/restrictions).
• Provide a set menu at the beginning of week to staff team.
Close of Session
• Carry out setup and cleanup of eating area and kitchen daily with thorough final clean on January 2nd.
• Ensure the kitchen and equipment are clean and in safe working order.
• Prepare and submit expense sheets on the last day of program; reconciling the expenditures to budget ensuring there is no over-spending of allocated monies.
• Debrief with Manager of Programs
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
• Training and/or experience in operating food programs.
• Good knowledge of food handling and safety.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of operation and care of kitchen equipment.
• Experience working with children and youth volunteers
• Experience working on a tight budget and the reconciliation of expenses.
• Food Safe Certificate and Current Criminal Record Check
• Class 5 drivers license and access to a car an asset
Dec. 22nd – Jan. 2nd,2014 (excluding weekends and stat. holidays)
Time allotted for meal planning, shopping and reporting.
7:30am – 2:30pm
KidSafe is committed to building a skilled and diverse team of professional employees; as such we are an equal opportunity employer. If you are interested in applying, please submit your resume and cover letter in attention of Kristi Rintoul, Manager of Programs at jobs@kidsafe.ca:
2. BC FOOD SYSTEM NETWORK – 2015 GATHERING COORDINATOR
The BC Food Systems Network (http://fooddemocracy.org/) is looking for an energetic, detail-oriented person to coordinate our 17th annual
Gathering, which will take place in the Prince George region from Thursday June 25 to Sunday June 28, 2015.
The ideal candidate will
• have experience in event planning, fundraising, managing large projects, and media outreach (including social media);
• be able to multi-task and prioritize;
• know how to develop and implement a communications plan that will help promote the Gathering and keep all stakeholders informed as
time goes on;
• have experience working within a non-profit organization;
• have some knowledge of the BC Food Systems Network, local food issues, and activities in the region where the Gathering takes place;
• be an excellent communicator;
• have an in-depth understanding of food security, food sovereignty, and surrounding issues.
The coordinator will work from a home office and must have regular access to the internet, telephone, and be comfortable communicating via email.
Duties include:
• Working with the Gathering Working Group (composed of volunteer members of the Network and its Steering Committee) to develop
the Gathering. The Working Group meets via regular conference calls to direct the coordinator. The coordinator will consult the Gathering
Manual and note additions and improvements so that future Gatherings will benefit from her/his experience.
• Fundraising for the Gathering, including carrying out research to find suitable grants and other sources of financial and in-kind support,
and submitting applications to these various sources.
• Communicating with the Network Steering Committee as needed via monthly teleconference calls. These reports include progress
updates, tasks and areas that need support.
• Preparation of the Gathering budget;
• Preparation of the program schedule, including developing and issuing a call for proposals, evaluating and selecting presenters, selecting
and scheduling workshops that balance hands-on activities with technical or policy-focused sessions, booking rooms, and making sure
presenters have the right A/V equipment for their sessions.
• Communicating and corresponding with the Network membership and beyond to develop the Gathering agenda. Crafting the final
schedule of workshops and for the Gathering as a whole, in consultation with the Gathering Working Group.
• Coordinating conference registration, including assembling packages for participants, receiving registration, coordinating sleeping
arrangements, food, workshops, facilities, the schedule of events, daycare, and volunteers.
• Developing and implementing a communications plan that will help promote the Gathering and keep all stakeholders informed.
• Coordinating volunteers assisting with the Gathering, including the delegation of tasks to volunteers and subcommittees.
• Overseeing the menu and meals while ensuring that the food meets the criteria of the Network in contributing to local food sustainability
and local food security.
• Supporting the creation/development of the menu with the local chef, sourcing local ingredients and contributions from Network
members and acting as a local liaison.
• General administration related to the Gathering and other duties as they arise.
• Crafting a final report to be posted on the Network website and an evaluation report to be submitted to the board by the end of July 2015.
This is a contract position in the amount of $6000 that runs from February 1, 2015 to July 31, 2015. Hours per week increase from bout 5-10 to 20-25
as the Gathering approaches; the total number of hours estimated is 400.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter, résumé, and references to David Parkinson at parkidavid@gmail.com. Any additional questions
may be addressed to David Parkinson at the same email address. The closing date for application is November 28, 2014, before 12:00 noon.
Candidates will make themselves available for a follow-up phone interview in the following week (December 1 to 5, 2014).
About the BC Food Systems Network
We are a provincial organization based in British Columbia, Canada working toward a healthy and just food system. Community food security is our
focus, where:
• everyone is able to acquire, in a dignified manner, adequate quantity and quality of personally acceptable food;
• people are able to earn a living wage by growing, producing, processing, handling, retailing and serving food;
• the quality of land, air and water are maintained and enhanced for future generations; and
• food is recognized as the basis of health and celebrated as central to community and cultural integrity.
3. OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: CENTRE FOR SUSTAINABLE FOOD SYSTEMS AT UBC FARM
The Centre for Sustainable Food Systems at UBC Farm is seeking an Operations Director to play a key leadership role in management of the Centre. This individual will oversee all aspects of daily operations and business development initiatives with the overarching goal to maintain organizational effectiveness and achieve financial sustainability. Responsibilities include financial management, business development, and human resources management. Ideal candidates will have experience managing businesses, non-profits, social enterprises or complex academic units, and will have experience achieving both economic and social outcomes.
Visit http://ubcfarm.ubc.ca/about/careers/ for full posting details. The closing date is December 13th, 11:59pm. Please distribute widely.________________________________
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.
We are currently seeking a social media person to help us build our public profile. This is a great opportunity to get involved in community food programming. Call Ian if interested @ 604-718-5895
2.THE FOOD 2 U PROGRAM
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.
