York Region Food Network upcoming events!
Posted: November 17, 2017
Categories: Events / GoodFoodBites / Opportunities
York Region Food Network has some exciting events coming up! Learn about the Network and what initiatives they are involved in! All information has been taken from the YRFN’s website.
What is the York Region Food Network?
York Region Food Network (YRFN) is a centre that promotes food security – a healthy, accessible and sustainable food system in York Region. In support of this vision, this network works hard to raise public awareness on many issues affecting food security such as affordable housing, adequate employment, education, accessible childcare and social assistance policies through programming, outreach and advocacy initiatives.
The YRFN started in 1986 as a multi- agency organized to coordinate food drives and act as a liaison between food banks and agencies within the York Region in regards to food access programs.
Over the years they have expanded, raised public awareness around food security issues and have been involved in several community initiatives. In 1990, the York Region Food Network promoted school snack programs and assisted 14 schools to set up! In 1993, they had their first community garden project in Markham and since then additional community gardens have started in Newmarket and Aurora. They also publish a bi-annual newsletter and continue to track stats on food drive collection totals and food bank use. Be sure to keep your eye out for YRFN events and this great newsletter!
Now Time for the York Region Food Network Upcoming Events!
Food 4 Change: Back to Basics
The Food System Alliance in York Region is pleased to present Food 4 Change: Back to Basics!
Join us for a morning of insightful conversation about food skills, food waste, and food insecurity.
Food is a basic human right, yet it is at the centre of many of our community’s most pressing issues including health, environment and income. This event will explore the importance of basic food skills in improving nutrition and reducing food waste, and the need for basic income to impact food insecurity.
This is a free event, open to all. Lunch will be provided.
When: November 21 from 9:30am – 1pm
Where: Newmarket Community Centre & Lions Hall.
Register HERE!
All About Squash Workshop
Spaghetti, acorn, butternut- it’s all about squash at York Region Food Network’s Free All About Squash Workshop! Participants will experiment with different types, flavours and textures of squash in this hands-on workshop. Expect to enjoy a delicious lunch that features squash, and take home lots of new squash recipes and tips. This workshop is funded by the Regional Municipality of York.
When: Thursday November 23rd, 11am-1pm
Where: York Region Food Network , 350 Industrial Pkwy S, Aurora
To reserve your place at All About Squash, contact Kate at kateg@yrfn.ca or call 905-841-3101 ext 206
Community Breakfast Every Tuesday!
We’re serving it hot and fresh from 9:30-11a.m. Come and join us!
Time: 9:30 am – 11:00 am
Where: York Region Food Network, 350 Industrial Parkway South , Aurora, ON L4G 3V7
Phone: 905-841-3101