Rights, not Charity: It is Time to Put Food Banks out of Business
CBC Food Bank Day returns on December 1, uplifting the role of food banks in addressing food insecurity despite vocal calls by many organizations (including foodbanks themselves) and citizens for the government to address the upstream causes of food insecurity, namely the need for meaningful income policy change that puts more money in people’s pockets […]
Become a Food Justice Hero this Giving Tuesday!
Giving Tuesday is a global generosity movement unleashing the power of people and organizations to transform their communities and the world. Vancouver Neighbourhood Food Networks work tirelessly towards a brighter food future in Vancouver, where everyone has access to affordable, sufficient, safe and nutritious food. We know that the complex issue of food insecurity does […]
Harvest Season Throughout Neighbourhood Food Networks
As the first frost is descending on the city, we reminisce about the warmth of the summer and the coziness of the fall. We are reminded of communities across Vancouver coming alive with a symphony of colours, flavours, and shared experiences celebrating harvest season – a time when the earth’s generosity is on full display, […]
