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Who we Are We are a small group of local food security enthusiasts working hard to make the local bounty visible and accessible. Moved by our shared vision of a secure local food landscape, we came together to act in March 2021. Visio n “Growing the change we want to see in the world.” Mission “We are working collaboratively with all aspects of the regional food system to grow a regenerative food system for North Central BC by building community capacity around food through programs, policy, and partnerships.” EAT is an independent Collective. We partner and support multiple entities in the region, but we are not under the umbrella of any other organization. EAT organized in the shape of rippling circles. We have a working table, an advisory table and a project table. EAT i s engaged in researching and communicating existing food system activity in North Central BC and are creating a strong viable network of partners in the process. We are committed to grounding our actions in the voices of our communities through research. EAT actively supports the building momentum to create a food policy council currently emerging from both grassroots organizations and local and regional governance. Our actions and this website are meant to inform and nourish this momentum. Terms of Reference Developing a community driven vision into a community operation, where we have a range of options and actions, will need all of the talents and skills we can muster to be successful. We know we are not alone , that many in our community are dedicated to a local food system. We see you at Farmers’ Markets. You sign up for food boxes and CSAs. You look where it was grown before buying it at the store. You are local food producers growing fields of carrots, greenhouses of tomatoes, raising cattle and poultry. You have grown food in your backyard for years or are turning your lawn into a garden or joining a community garden. We want you all at the table with us to illuminate the strengths of our existing food systems and the places and ways in which they need strengthening. We built this space to allow us all to connect with each other to make our local/regional food systems visible. By connecting we can show each other what we are not aware of, celebrate what we have, notice what we are missing, and support each other to improve our local food system. sustainable local food system model Sustainable Local Food System Community resilience Environment Social Justice Health Economic Success All areas of our food systems from production to consumption to waste reduction & management can collectively contribute to healthy, sustainable and, socially just food systems. Where in your food community do you see these areas succeeding? have gaps? have room for improvement? What do you think can be done to strengthen or advance these areas in your community? or What do you know is already being done in your community that could be better supported? LFPGS Local Food Prince George Society

The Good Food Box Our Good Food Box team Would like to express gratitude to all that supported the Good Food Box program over the last couple of years With a special thanks to all who supported our social justice commitment by contributing to the Buy to Give program that made fresh goods available to families going through rough financial patches. & Special thanks to the many volunteers who supported this project With some sadness, we are announcing we will not be continuing our involvement with the program for the foreseeable future message from the good food box team

Did you know? T he Gleaning Abundance Program (GAP) aligns with many of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations from Zero Hunger (2) to Life on Land (15) by: - E nhancing local food security and handling unwanted or challenging-to-manage fruits and vegetables. - Harvesting fruits when needed from our community to prevent human-wild interactions . See more at: https://sdgs.un.org/goals

Upcoming Events Upcoming events happening in Prince George and the surrounding area. The Good Food Box The next Good Food Box meeting is August 18th at the Q3 building. Reoccurring every 2 weeks. Address: 1299 3rd Ave. Summer Fest The second half of Summer Fest is happening August 20th. Enjoy time with friends and family at Summer Fest and enjoy exploring local Prince George businesses, food producers, musicians, and more! BCNE The BCNE is celebrating their 110th year holding this event in Prince George! The event is happening in the CN Centre parking lot August 18-21. Come visit local food vendors, food trucks, local artisans, and even the animals taken care of by 4-H that will later be auctioned off. Kids Entrepeneur Day August 27th 2022 at the 3rd ave market outdoor market, kids will be able to set up their own small business and sell goods they have spent the summaer making, baking, and growing. Go to https://www.farmersmarketpg.ca/ for more information! Fall Night Market Fundraiser September 14th from 4:30-8:30 join local vendors in the CN Centre parking lot! All profits will be donated to the Hart Pioneer Centre. David Douglas Botanical Garden Upcoming events hosted by the David Douglas Botanical Garden Changing Garden Trends, New Plants and New Ideas with master gardener Brian Minter Saturday September 17, 2022, 11:00 am Weldwood Theatre, UNBC, 3333 University Way Tickets are $30 at the door or can be purchased online at https://shop.ddbotgarden.bc.ca

(JEDDI) In Food Systems Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization& Inclusion Welcome to the Justice, Equity, Diversity, Decolonization and Inclusion page. The Food Systems North PG Project is engaging in the development of a Prince George (PG) (and region) Food Charter, and a PG Food Policy Council (FPC) / food governance body to help action and support food systems developments with the communities of PG and the region. The project is integrating principle of JEDDI to guide engagements and inform the development of both the Food Charter and governance body or FPC. What is JEDDI: Justice, equity, decolonization, and inclusion or (JEDDI) justice, equity, decolonization, diversity, and inclusion is framework that supports the integration of JEDDI values within exiting and emerging systems, programs and social structures. Core Values of JEDI in food systems focus on: - Empowering participatory approaches that build the capacity of participants. - Centering lived and living experiences. - Embracing ‘othered’ ways of knowledge. - Using multi-method and mixed methods research. - Embedding respect for self-determination. Summary gathered from: REIMAGINING FOOD SYSTEMS For a Sustainable and Equitable Future To learn more please follow link above. Email foodsystemsnorth@gmail.com if you have any questions. JEDDI Workshop: Recording & Materials: Please find below content from the recent Food Systems JEDDI workshop, facilitated by Colin Dring. Colin Dring: Dring's current research explores the necessary conditions for food actors/stakeholders to integrate social justice and decolonial practices into sustainable food system planning. You can learn more about Colin and view Colin's work here on the Royal Roads University Environmental and Sustainability page. Recordings: shared is the workshop recording and a 'Primer Video' by Colin with additional information and considerations for the workshop content. Resources: shared are resources helpful for further learning and exploring JEDDI integration within both the development of a new organization, program or project or the review of an existing operation to identify opportunities for JEDDI applications. Food Justice Community Planning Tool (useful for governance structures) Just Food System Evaluation Framework JEDDI in Prince George Food Systems Workshop Primer Workshop Zoom Video Meeting Recording JEDDI Breakout Room Discussion Questions About Call Us Like our Facebook Page for the latest updates throughout our project!

Connect With Us. Welcome to the Food Up North Page (hosted by Everyone At the Table PG) Food Up North is a northern food campaign created by northern growers to promote and celebrate food systems of the north - from all those contributing to food on our plates to the lands and ecosystems that sustain us, and us eaters enjoying the bounty! Together, we want to highlight northern food action by: - sharing food stories - connecting around the foods we eat - showcasing seed savers, food producers, wild harvesters, food processors, knowledge keepers and educators, food distributors, food access programs, and more. Stay connected as we start sharing content! Follow our socials for ongoing posts and updates Find all of our links on our Linktree! Mail Contact us at: foodupnorthbc@gmail.com We want to highlight action Contact us at: foodupnorthbc@gmail.com We are mapping out and highlighting food action in the North. The good news is that there is a lot going on up here! If you know of any food action that should be highlighted and added to our link lists - please let us know! About Call Us Like our Facebook Page for the latest updates throughout our project!