The Delta Food Coalition wrapped up another season of operation by contributing to Delta’s annual community Christmas meals.
A partnership of local organizations and citizens, the coalition connects healthy food with the people who need it, thereby increasing food security and accessibility in Delta.
The South Delta Food Bank at Ladner Christian Fellowship and Viola Keiss of the Weekend Family & Peer Support Group were both recipients of excess produce supplied by Delta Pride, Burr, Cropthorne and Earthwise farms.
“Our local farmers and partnering agencies really came through this year and helped to make the season a little brighter for many in our community,” said coalition coordinator Corinne Imrie.
Coalition initiatives include the Shared Harvest program, Family Harvest Box program and pop up pocket markets.
Shared Harvest is a volunteer based gleaning program that gathers excess produce from farms and privately-owned fruit trees and redirects it to people and organizations that can use it.
The Family Harvest Box program invites families and individuals that might be having trouble making ends meet to spend a morning on the farm to learn about growing food and to take home a box of certified organic seasonal vegetables once a week.
Pocket markets pop up monthly at local seniors’ centres to ensure those with mobility issues have access to healthy food choices.
Those interested in registering their fruit tree or participating in any of the programs can call 604-946-9828 or email dfc@earthwisesociety.bc.ca.
