Food First NL has a variety of projects geared towards improving the food system, and food security in Newfoundland & Labrador.
Regional FoodAnimators
We’re working across the province to inspire and support community food action.
Next Steps for School Meals
Our province-wide consultation about the next steps for a school lunch program in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Lived and Living Experience Advisory Group
LLEAG uses their personal knowledge of poverty and food insecurity to partner in conversations and to inform policies and programs across N.L.
Labrador Anchor Collaborative
We’re part of a group of Indigenous, government, health care, and community organizations working together to improve access to traditional foods. Our focus is on healthcare settings, including long-term care.
Western NL Food Hub
Our online store and physical pick-up/packaging location in Corner Brook. We connect local food producers directly with customers. Our goal is to help get local food on every plate.
Food on the Move
Our pop-up shop and mobile library partnership with the N.L. Public Library that brings affordable fresh produce and library services to neighbourhoods around St. John’s.
Great Things in Store: Retail Partnerships
We’re working with retailers and communities from across N.L. to co-design and implement solutions to improve food access for all.
Rethinking Food Charity: A Community Conversation
We’re working with food charities and other organizations to rethink the future of the sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.
Institutional Food Work
Getting more healthy, local food into our public institutions, like schools and hospitals.
St. John’s Food Policy Council
We work with the City of St. John’s to co-chair the St. John’s Food Policy Council.
St. John’s Food Assessment
Engaging with community members, informing people and policy makers, and helping everyone take action on food in St. John’s
Our Food NL
Supporting community-led solutions to food security issues in rural & remote regions of the province.
Everybody Eats
Convening 20+ partners to build a vibrant food system in which people & place flourish.
Seniors Food Skills
These projects share traditional food knowledge among seniors and with the next generation alike, to improve provincial food security.
Healthy Corner Stores NL
84% of towns in NL do not have a grocery store. We’re working with corner stores to increase their breadth of healthy offerings.