COVID-19 will have a huge impact on the most vulnerable in our communities who rely on the food programs and services we deliver. Here is a listing of reliable websites with food safety and food security information.
Vancouver Coastal Health – Information on Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
BC Centre for Disease Control
BC Food Security Gateway has a wealth of resources on food security issues related to COVID-19.
Community Gardens in Pandemic Times
Connecting Around Food During COVID-19 Resources for Educators, Teachers, Parents, and Caregivers.
Connecting Through Food Literacy – a Google doc developed by SD73 (Kamloops area), Interior Health, and Farm 2 School BC.
DASH (Dedicated Action for School Health) BC: Staying healthy at home during COVID-19
Food Banks Canada will also be including articles about how COVID-19 may affect food banks or their clients in the Weekly News email. You can be put on their distribution list by contacting: communications@foodbankscanada.ca
FOOD SECURE CANADA RESOURCES
COVID-19 Food Secure Canada in Action
COVID-19 Food Systems Policy Proposals from the Food Movement
NORTH SHORE SPECIFIC RESOURCES