{"id":40636,"date":"2021-02-20T14:15:19","date_gmt":"2021-02-20T19:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/?p=40636"},"modified":"2021-02-20T14:15:19","modified_gmt":"2021-02-20T19:15:19","slug":"foodshare-toronto-hosts-recipe-for-change-feb-19-26","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canada-info.ca\/en\/foodshare-toronto-hosts-recipe-for-change-feb-19-26\/","title":{"rendered":"FoodShare Toronto hosts Recipe for Change Feb. 19-26"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Graphic courtesy of FoodShare Toronto<\/p><\/div>\n

FoodShare Toronto<\/a>\u2019s annual Recipe for Change fundraiser is happening online this year, Feb.19-26. CJRU speaks with Andrea Thompson, FoodShare\u2019s marketing and communications manager, to find out what attendees can expect. Instead of hosting a virtual party that replicates their in-person event, FoodShare is hosting a week of educational programming. Thompson mentions their subtitle, \u201ca menu for advancing food justice\u201d says it all. Thanks to the support of FoodShare\u2019s corporate sponsors, the 2021 Recipe for Change is accessible to the community with a \u201cpay what you want\u201d ticket\u00a0on Eventbrite.<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019ve had a lot of visibility as a result of the pandemic and as a result of a lot of the anti-Black racism conversations and anti-Indigeneity conversations that have been happening. Now is an opportunity for folks to get to know us more and also to amplify some voices within the community,\u201d she explains.<\/p>\n

This year\u2019s Recipe for Change includes a 7-day silent auction and a series of exclusive virtual video tours. There will also be a number of live Q&As and workshops with the FoodShare team and special guests:<\/p>\n

Evolving Our Food System: Conversations on Community Food Growing<\/b><\/h4>\n

On Monday, Feb. 22 at 10 a.m., FoodShare\u2019s community food growing team members and community growers discuss growing food in the city. Additionally, they will explore reducing waste through composting and how urban agriculture can be a driver of change in our communities.<\/p>\n

Unboxing the Good Food Box: Lunchtime Cook-Along<\/b><\/h4>\n

On Monday, Feb. 22 at 12 p.m., FoodShare Community Food Programmers share quick and easy recipes made with fresh produce from their\u00a0home delivery produce box<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Self-determined Solutions for Advancing Food Justice<\/b><\/h4>\n

On Tuesday, Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. Hannah Sung hosts this discussion with Tara Ramkhelawan of Good Food Markets, Maria Londo\u00f1o Forero of Scarborough Co-op Market\u00a0 and Jennifer Scott of Gig Workers United. Together, they will talk about community-led approaches to address food insecurity.<\/p>\n

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Graphic courtesy of FoodShare Toronto<\/p><\/div>\n

Nature therapy: Gardening and Mental Health and DIY Plant Hanger Workshop<\/b><\/h4>\n

On Wednesday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m.FoodShare\u2019s CAMH therapy garden coordinator Natalie Boustead leads a webinar on the mental health benefits of caring for plants. Attendees will also learn the steps to make DIY macrame plant hangers!<\/p>\n

Right to Food: Community-Driven COVID Response<\/b><\/h4>\n

On Thursday, Feb 25. at 11 a.m. Brittany Andrew-Amofah hosts this Q&A exploring mutual aid initiatives to support friends and neighbours with fresh food during the pandemic. Amofah will be joined by La\u00ebtitia Eyssartel and Moorthi Senaratne of FoodShare and Ellie Ade Kur of Maggie\u2019s Toronto and The People\u2019s Pantry. They will also discuss policy interventions that are needed to create the conditions for long term food security.<\/p>\n

Live Q+A with elected officials on what the right to food looks like to you<\/strong><\/h4>\n

On Friday, Feb. 26 at 3 p.m. Renee Jagdeo moderates a conversation with elected officials representing the three levels of government.\u00a0 They will respond to various visions and questions on the role of government in advancing the right to food in Canada.<\/p>\n

To hear more about Recipe for Change, listen to the interview below with Andrea Thompson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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