Thread by @Durham_FPC, We're still updating our list of resources about food security and food [...]

We& #39;re still updating our list of resources about food security and food system resilience during COVID-19. Here are some things we& #39;ve added to it recently... https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nY92yHdIPGWxGwiTRNrzonrG_HQx9KLWIPmNYBPe5Ag/edit?usp=sharing">https://docs.google.com/document/...

COVID-19: food security and food system resilience resources for Durham Region

Dear Durham Food Policy Council followers: There is a lot of information to keep track of right now- we all want to do what we can to keep ourselves, our loved ones and our communities healthy. We...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1nY92yHdIPGWxGwiTRNrzonrG_HQx9KLWIPmNYBPe5Ag/edit?usp=sharing

Upcoming events! @SustainOntario& #39;s got a Webinar happening tomorrow to update on the efforts to keep community gardens open- https://sustainontario.com/2020/04/14/webinar-community-gardens-ontario/">https://sustainontario.com/2020/04/1...

Webinar Update on Community Gardens in Ontario | Sustain Ontario

Moe Garahan (Just Food) and Rhonda Teitel-Payne (Toronto Urban Growers), Co-Chairs of the Ontario Community Growing Network (OCGN), are hosting a webinar o...

https://sustainontario.com/2020/04/14/webinar-community-gardens-ontario/

Also tomorrow, @FoodSecureCAN is presenting a webinar on using food policy for transformative change in response to the pandemic- https://foodsecurecanada.org/resources-news/webinars-podcasts/webinar-food-policy-and-covid-19-short-term-response-food-system">https://foodsecurecanada.org/resources...

[WEBINAR] Food policy and COVID-19 : From short-term response to food system transformation

On Thursday April 16 @ 3 pm EDT, join us for a webinar on using food policy for transformative change. Where is the momentum right now, and how can we use it to build a better food system in the...

https://foodsecurecanada.org/resources-news/webinars-podcasts/webinar-food-policy-and-covid-19-short-term-response-food-system

This is a striking summary of the diverse ways that this crisis is impacting the food system, highlighting the need for policy that fosters resilience. https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/food-security-covid19-trudeau-1.5520492?fbclid=IwAR01AS68q3BoPCpuEjieas-w7OoMlHQsbXo1EGOZpJ-Hs3_CDztSAOLJWQk">https://www.cbc.ca/news/poli...

Food security experts warn of supply shortages, higher prices due to global pandemic | CBC News

Food security experts are warning the global pandemic could lead to supply shortages, higher prices and a growing nutrition gap between rich and poor.

https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/food-security-covid19-trudeau-1.5520492?fbclid=IwAR01AS68q3BoPCpuEjieas-w7OoMlHQsbXo1EGOZpJ-Hs3_CDztSAOLJWQk

Food charities have been burdened with filling in the gaps of our unjust food system for too long. Right now they are overburdened- meaning they can& #39;t be the solution to the problems posed by the pandemic. https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-canadian-food-banks-struggle-to-stay-open-just-as-demand-for-their/">https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/to...

Canadian food banks struggle to stay open, just as demand for their services skyrockets

Shortages of volunteers, donations and fundraising options among the problems faced by groups in the Toronto area

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-canadian-food-banks-struggle-to-stay-open-just-as-demand-for-their/

Part of resilience is growing more food in urban and suburban areas, and that& #39;s one reason community gardens are important. The city of Red Deer is keeping gardens open, and Victoria will be replacing some of its flower gardens with food...

Meanwhile in Ontario, @fordnation has lumped community gardens in with "recreational" activities, though they are essential to low income people, food banks and overall food system resilience...

The policy section of our resource guide includes petitions, articles, and case studies on community gardens being essential services.

A moving letter from a grocery store worker- "We don’t need appreciation from you for working during these times. We don’t want to be labelled as “heroes”. All we need is a better pay – during all times." https://www.rankandfile.ca/better-pay-not-heroes/">https://www.rankandfile.ca/better-pa...

Grocery workers want better pay, not "heroes" label

Letter from a grocery store worker By Achilles* Ever since it broke out, the COVID-19 pandemic took over the world. It disrupted and pushed lives of many into a state of uncertainty. But for essent...

https://www.rankandfile.ca/better-pay-not-heroes/

And finally, some fun stuff! An open source cookbook: https://opensourcecookbook.cargo.site/ ">https://opensourcecookbook.cargo.site/">...

And a very cheerful and wholesome podcast to help you make use of your pantry stock: https://open.spotify.com/show/1K6SiDxdGacAmhMQIvdJUL?si=r64Qi_XvR1KdmVnCaJOOJw">https://open.spotify.com/show/1K6S...

Home Cooking - Samin Nosrat & Hrishikesh Hirway

https://open.spotify.com/show/1K6SiDxdGacAmhMQIvdJUL?si=r64Qi_XvR1KdmVnCaJOOJw

All of the above and much, much more in the awesome Google doc to be found at the top of this thread and our pinned tweet. Stay safe everybody

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