Local Food Issues and Solutions in Thunder Bay
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The Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy document outlines issues with the local food system such as high rates of diet-related illness, food insecurity, and barriers for farmers. It summarizes the community's efforts to address these issues through organizations like the Food Action Network and programs promoting local food. The strategy was developed through extensive community engagement over three years to establish seven pillars of action. It aims to build economic development and social justice while preserving the environment and culture.
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Local Food Issues and Solutions in Thunder Bay
- 2. Thunder Bay and Area
- 5. Local Food Issues • High incidence and cost of diet-related illnesses • Food insecurity (eg reliance on emergency food services, food deserts) • Difficulty making a living from farming, aging demographic of farmers, barriers to entry for new farmers • Environmental impacts of the current food system
- 6. Community Solutions • Establishment of the Food Action Network (1995) • Start of local food programs & promotion • Regional Food Distribution Association • Good Food Box • Gleaning • Get Fresh Campaign
- 7. Development of a Food Charter • Build community economic development • Ensure social justice • Foster population health • Celebrate culture and collaboration • Preserve environmental integrity Endorsed in 2008
- 8. Food Strategy Background • Community Environmental Action Plan and Thunder Bay Strategic Plan 2011-2014 recommend the development of a local food strategy • Food Summit 2012: Community leaders call for the development of a Food Strategy • Food Summit 2013: Participants decide on seven strategic action areas (the seven pillars)
- 10. Funding and Scope • Three years of funding from the Ontario Trillium Foundation • Develop the Food Strategy (year 1) and begin implementation (years 2 and 3) • Communities involved include adjoining municipalities and townships
- 11. Governance and Partners • Administrative Committee (smaller committee that manages the project) • Steering Committee (larger committee with broader representation) • Food Strategy Coordinator (housed at EcoSuperior, governed by the Administrative and Steering Committees) • Working groups (organized around pillars or projects)
- 13. Avenues of Community Engagement • Food Summit 2012 & 2013 • Steering Committee • 7 working groups (70 people) • One-on-one conversations • 15+ presentations to community groups with Q&A • Seminars and stakeholder workshops • Focus Groups • Producer & buyer surveys • Surveys with 100 people living on low income • Web platform for providing feedback • Open House with 140+ participants • 400+ people involved in shaping the Food Strategy
- 14. Local Food Procurement Project
- 15. Open House
- 16. Endorsements by Local Councils • City of Thunder Bay • O’Connor Township • Township of Gillies • Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge • Municipality of Shuniah • Conmee Township • Municipality of Neebing
- 17. The Thunder Bay and Area Food Strategy is: 1. Community-led approach to defining issues and crafting solutions 2. Built on collaboration and partnerships 3. Bridge across sectors 4. Deals with issues comprehensively 5. Action-oriented 6. Focused on redesign
- 18. A Few Key Lessons • Strong community engagement is a crucial and ongoing process • Good governance is essential • Orient your work towards relationships and partnerships • Cultivate champions • Work from multiple angles at the same time • Give the community tools to understand itself • Be action focused • Understand and communicate your value • Help others see themselves in your work
- 19. Looking Forward • 20 projects identified for 2015 • 50 stakeholder organizations and businesses involved in the Food Strategy • Involvement from a broad range of sectors, e.g., local governments, environmental organizations, community-based advocates, small businesses, social service agencies, public health, First Nations, economic development organizations
- 20. Thank You! Thunder Bay & Area Food Strategy Kendal Donahue, Coordinator Phone: (807) 624-2143 Email: kendal@ecosuperior.org Website: tbfoodstrategy.ca