Food Policy
Since first established in 1985 FoodShare has had a strong social justice focus, working to create innovative, replicable, scalable solutions and empowering tools to combat universal food problems.
Our current, past and key-partner policy work is critical to advancing food security within Toronto, across Canada and internationally. We focus on the direct needs of low-income communities in Toronto, and models that can be replicated and disseminated universally.
As a Food Policy think tank, FoodShare continues to play a leading role among food safety and security leaders in North America, acting as a go-to organization, leading resource and advocate for communities and organizations.
FoodShare integrate's an advocacy role into all job functions and advocates with Toronto community members and other leaders in food safety and security, focusing on the following key issues:
- Make Food Literacy education part of the school curriculum from JK through University, and necessary to obtain a Grade 12 diploma.
- Encourage Federal, Provincial and Local governments to assign executive level responsibilities for food security.
- Advocate for urban agriculture.
- Help to create at least one large-scale urban farm in the city of Toronto.
- Support the creation of universal meal programs in all Toronto schools so that no student goes hungry.
- Good Healthy Food for All!
Upcoming Events
Worm Share - for the Love of Compost
May 24, 2013
Toronto Compost Leaders present... Worm Share Launch!
Drop by to get special (red-wiggler) worms and information on how to start and maintain your own worm-composter.
Taste of the Food Terminal
May 25, 2013
On May 25, the Ontario Food Terminal will open its doors to the public for one day in support of FoodShare! Tour the Terminal, meet farmers and wholesalers, and enjoy a delicious healthy meal prepared by our very own Field to Table Catering.
More Details »Educator Workshop - Building Nature & Food Connections
May 31, 2013
Are you an educator, teacher or parent? Interested in integrating more nature-based activities in your repertoire?
Then join FoodShare's Field to Table Schools team for a day of nature connections!
Latest Blog Posts
Educating and Empowering Through Community Kitchens
May 21, 2013
A Stone Soup To Remember...
April 24, 2013
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