Westside Food Collaborative

Last week Westside Food Collaborative and its members, Kits House Farm-to-Plate Marketplace, Village Vancouver Transition Town Initiative, and Food 4 Thought Garden Matching Program, in partnership with Sierra Club BC and National Farmers Union / L'Union nationale des fermiers hosted a community event to connect growers directly with eaters and turn eaters into grower, because we know that shortening the food production chain is a critical solution to the challenges of the modern food system.
This free (or by donation) community event featured a film screening of inspiring short docs about local farming from Depth of Field, a panel discussion with the filmmaker and local food system experts, as well as resources and free gardening seeds giveaway! We learnt about the challenges and joys of small-scale farming, the importance of supporting local family farms, as well as opportunities to grow your own food! With over 60 people in attendance, it was an informative, inspiring and heartfelt community gathering!

Thank you for all your kind donations, with food items supporting Kits Community Pantry and monetary donations going to RAVEN , Village Vancouver, Farm to Plate, and Food4Thought.

Thank you to all the organizations, volunteers, contributors and community members who made this event possible!
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Presented by Sierra Club BC, Westside Food Collaborative, Farm to Plate Marketplace, Village Vancouver, Food4Thought and Kitsilano Neighbourhood House.

In partnership with National Farmers Union, March Forth Creative and Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada.

Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the AgriCommunication Program.

Photo Credit: Alan Katowitz Photography

Spaces are filling fast and registration closes soon! Secure your spot here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/depth-of-field-film-screening-and-community-event-tickets-858336907797?aff=oddtdtcreator
Whether you want to buy more local produce directly from farmers or grow your own food in your backyard - this event is for you! 🥬🍅🥕🥦
From connecting growers directly with eaters to turning eaters into growers - shortening the food production chain is a critical solution to the challenges of the modern food system.

Westside Food Collaborative and its members, Kitsilano Neighbourhood House, Farm to Plate Marketplace, Village Vancouver, and Food4Thought, in partnership with Sierra Club of BC and the National Farmers Union are hosting a free community event to help YOU play a part in supporting a sustainable and just food system, starting in your own neighbourhood.

📍Join us on Thursday, March 21st, from 5:00pm to 8:00pm at the Kitsilano Neighbourhood House.

Register on Eventbrite. We aim to make the event accessible to all. The event is free, or by donation. We will also be accepting non-perishable food items for the community food pantries.

🥬 5pm-6pm: Resource fair featuring local organizations, resources and free gardening seeds giveaway. Refreshments provided.

🍅 6pm-7pm: Film screening of inspiring short docs about local farming from Depth of Field, featuring Amara Farms, Lucky Bug Farm and Grounded Acres

🥦 7pm-8pm: Food system experts panel discussion and networking

We look forward to connecting growers with the community and building a community of growers! 👩‍🌾🥬

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Funding for this project has been provided by Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada through the AgriCommunication Program.

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It’s time! Our Grow Your Own Food Course (early bird) registration is now open.

Long time professional grower and educator Alyssa Dawn will be journeying with you over the course of the season, along with a community of like-minded individuals in a close-knit cohort as you discover the joy of growing your own food. Details in link.