Two fantastic networking teleconferences are coming up March 25 (Community Gardens) and March 27 (Community Kitchens). Register soon! These teleconferences are an opportunity to ask questions, share tips, and connect with other groups province-wide. Join in if your initiative is brand new or experienced; you're sure to take something great away.
Stephenville families doing their Level Best to eat healthy, homegrown food
The combination of increased cooking skills, knowledge about nutrition, being more aware of how to stretch your food dollar, hands-on learning, peer support, and learning about other programs in the community all contribute to success for these participants. “People had the idea that buying fresh vegetables, or healthy food, was more expensive. We do a comparison of that and then they realize that they can afford to buy healthy food" explains Bernice.
Lessons from the Sharing Chef: Great learning opportunities from Vibrant Communities
We're really looking forward to this series of webinars and teleconferences being hosted by Community Sector Council's Vibrant Communities. Their Sharing Chef program is an inspiration! Groups and individuals interested in community kitchens and cooking programs in NL should definitely register for this series.