Applications accepted to Youth Food Policy Council – due Jan.15
Posted: January 7, 2010
Categories: Food in the News / News from Sustain Ontario
How do you(th) envision the new decade?
Rooftop gardens…. Seed saving…. More vegetarian and wheat-free options….
Local food in school cafeterias… GMO labeling?
It’s time to have your voice heard!
Become a member of North America’s First Youth Food Policy Council
Simply fill out the attached application and send it to TYFPCapplications@gmail.com with your CV or Resume by January 15th.  At that time, Toronto Food Policy Council Staff will select new members of the TYFPC!  As a council member,  you will have to opportunity to shape the future of youth food policy councils, contribute to Toronto’s ground-breaking Food Strategy and represent YOUR community.
There are other countless ways to become involved with the TYFPC including attending our bi-monthly community meetings. Mark you Calenders for the first TYFPC meeting of 2010.  On February 1st from 5:30-7:30 at Metro Hall (55 John Street) room 308, we will be hearing from our friends at the African Food Basket, learning more about the Toronto Food Strategy and introducing the newest council members.
Do you have web-page design skills? The TYFPC is looking for food-lovin’ youth to design our website.  Why not make it part of a class assignment?  Email Hannah at hannahhortonlewis@gmail.com for more information!
TYFPC in the News….. Several council members were featured in a CHOMP magazine article by Katrina Rozal  http://issuu.com/chompmagazine/docs/issue1 (page 14)
And finally, our friends at FoodCycles are hosting a screening of DIRT!  the Movie at Bloor Cinema (506 Bloor St W) on Thu, Jan 28, 2009 (6:30-8:30 PM).  In addition, FoodCycles is fundraising for its education work.  Tickets will be available online (http://bit.ly/5mvEPT) and at the door on a sliding scale of $10-20.  There will be a reception at 6:30 PM and the movie will start at 7 PM and end at 8:30 PM.  You can buy sprouts, vegetable earrings or memberships during the reception.