York Region launches Youth Food Committee

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Author: Sustain Ontario

Posted: November 5, 2020

Categories: GoodFoodBites / Opportunities

York Region Food Network and the York Region Food Council are in the process of forming a Youth Food Committee that will allow youth a platform to discuss and act on food issues in York Region.

Are you or someone you know:

Between the ages of 18-30 living, working, studying, or with roots in York Region?
Passionate about food issues, and/or social and environmental justice?
Keen to share your experience and ideas while contributing to advocacy, education and policy processes to address local food and justice issues?

If so, consider joining the region’s Youth Food Committee! Those interested should complete this application form by November 16, 2020.

As a member of the Youth Food Committee, youth will have the opportunity to:

Learn about food issues in York Region and develop leadership skills
Connect with other engaged youth and leaders in York Region
Pitch, contribute and/or lead food policy, advocacy and/or education initiatives