Author series: Mariana Chilton discusses her new book on the social determinants of hunger
All are invited to join the Vancouver Food Justice Coalition in a series of conversations with public health scholar, community organizer, and author Mariana Chilton regarding the root systemic causes and solutions in addressing food insecurity and poverty. She will be joined by Leona Brown on November 20 and Elder Marr Dorvault on November 22, […]
Identifying Community Food Assets and Needs in the Mount Pleasant Food Network
We are pleased to highlight the work of the Mount Pleasant Food Network (MPFN), currently coordinated by Food Stash Foundation and previously by Mount Pleasant Neighbourhood House. Over the years, both host agencies have helped to bring together a variety of neighbourhood food organizations to build a strong foundation of community connections to help address […]
Food For All: Seniors’ Food Security in Vancouver’s Westside
Rates of food insecurity are increasing across Canada, creating a significant public health issue — even in areas with higher affluence. This is an equally pervasive yet under-discussed issue for older adults in Vancouver’s Westside neighbourhood. In their report Food for All: Seniors’ Food Security in Vancouver’s Westside Community Dialogue, Ksenia Stepkina, Community Development Coordinator […]