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Objectives

  • 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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