Are you a food bank recipient? Want to learn how to plan healthy meals based on food bank items? And learn how to save money on food costs in other ways? Join us for a food bank themed Collective Kitchen We will learn healthy meal planning on a budget, including food bank items, and other […]
Farmers Market Coupon Program Fundraising Dinner
April 9, 2025 by
Get your tickets here! Farmers Feeding Families – Long-Table Fundraiser Dinner Party Salt Spring Island Farmland Trust in partnership with Harvest Programs of Island Community Services Farmers Feeding Families – Fundraising Dinner for the Farmers Market Coupon Program Luke Wallace Local Menu from Sweetgrass Food Co. Beaver Point Hall Friday, May 9th 6:00 PM Dress […]
Hunger Count 2023
November 2, 2023 by
The Food Banks Canada Hunger Count report, an annual assessment of Food Bank usage, was released last week with shocking findings. According to the report, in March of 2023, there were almost 2 million visits to food banks across Canada representing a 32 percent increase over 2022, the largest increase ever seen and the highest […]
Community Kitchen
September 1, 2021 by
For Families with Children 0-6 yrs. LETS COOK TOGETHER on ZOOM! Heallthy meals for you and your family Thursdays 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. Sept. 23 – Oct. 27 or Nov. 4 – Dec.9 For Details and Registration Contact FAMILY PLACE 250-537-9176
Farmers’ Market Nutritional Coupon Program
May 5, 2020 by
This provincial wide program supports lower income families and seniors to shop at their local farmers market, while simultaneously supporting community farmers through direct coupon payouts. Participants receive $21 a week in coupons, for the entire 22 week season. The coupons are redeemed as cash or credit for fresh food at the Tuesday Farmers Market. […]
