Whether itB次元官网网址檚 the rapidly rising cost of food, the effects of natural disasters or disruptions in production and transportation, food insecurity is top of mind for many people here in Greater Victoria, and throughout B.C.
For those living in poverty, or trying to make ends meet while housing and feeding their families, the precarious is nothing new.
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This past May, the Victoria Community Food Hub SocietyB次元官网网址檚 Food Connections project received a provincial grant of $350,000, part of $800,000 being distributed throughout B.C. through the .
Recognizing the vital work undertaken throughout British Columbia, this provincial fund is part of the Victoria FoundationB次元官网网址檚 commitment to food security across our region and beyond.
Through , resources are improving access to fresh food in remote areas, supporting Indigenous-led projects on Haida Gwaii and in Kamloops and Lillooet and boosting equitable access to food in the Surrey and White Rock communities.
- The Kamloops Food Policy Council and Southern StlB次元官网网址檃tlB次元官网网址檌mx Charitable Society each received $58,000. In Kamloops, funds support the Working Group for Indigenous Food Security, increasing awareness of underlying issues, concerns and strategies affecting food security in Indigenous communities. Southern StlB次元官网网址檃tlB次元官网网址檌mx Charitable Society funding will expand a gardening program in the communities of Skatin, Samahquam and Douglas.
- Sources Community Resources and Public Health Association of B.C. each received $58,000. SourcesB次元官网网址� funding will build warehouse management skills for Surrey and White Rock residentsB次元官网网址� regional food hub. PHABC funds will train and build capacity among key B.C. food security stakeholders, promoting collaboration and a systems-wide approach.
The Nuxalk Nation and School District 50 in Haida Gwaii each received $58,000. The Nuxalk Nation will purchase commercial kitchen equipment and develop community education and capacity-building programs. SD 50B次元官网网址檚 funding aids the Haida Gwaii Food Sovereignty Project, supporting youth and Elder knowledge sharing and Nation-to-Nation sharing.
The StellatB次元官网网址檈n First Nation and Doig River First Nation will each receive $51,000. Funds will help with a community garden and new greenhouse for StellatB次元官网网址檈n First Nation, and for Doig River First Nation, a community garden project, including workshops, increasing garden capacity for individuals and families, and outreach to gardeners.
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To celebrate the 55+ BC Games, the Victoria Foundation presents Thursday Night on the Town Sept. 15. Enjoy an evening of free music, cultural and interactive events, from 5 to 8 p.m. on Government Street between Humboldt and View.
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