Objectives

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  • Improve food systems and increasing access to local food for all
  • Make fresh produce and foods accessible to individuals and families who may otherwise struggle to afford it
  • Help low income, at risk and vulnerable populations in the city centre access fresh, healthy foods thereby maintaining a well-balanced and nutritious diet.
  • Directly and positively impact the lives of those that face food insecurity, especially in the downtown which is considered a food desert
  • Address the issue of food waste
  • Increase access to fresh, healthy food in the city centre, and throughout Windsor-Essex
  • Present an innovative solution to eliminating food waste by forming partnerships with vendors and not-for-profit organizations, such as The Downtown Mission of Windsor and the Downtown Community Collaborative
  • Enable farmers and food makers to be compensated for their contributions
  • Cultivate a healthier, more inclusive, and sustainable community
  • Promote community engagement by involving volunteers and community organizations in a collective effort to effectively address complex social and environmental issues

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To sustain and grow this vital program, we need your support. By donating to the Good Greens Initiative, you’ll be championing local businesses, combating food waste, and ensuring access to healthy food for downtown Windsor’s low-income and vulnerable residents.

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