Ontario Food Collaborative
Annual OFC Update & Symposium 2025 Recap
SESSION RECORDINGS & PRESENTATION DECKS
On November 19, 2025, we hosted our 5th Annual Symposium and Organizational Update “Rooted in Community: Cultivating Wellbeing from Waste”.
Attendees heard from a group of expert speakers who shared their knowledge on bridging gaps in food systems, importance of community health, and waste diversion for collective strength.
OFC Members have access to key takeaways from the Symposium in our Members’ Resource Library. If you aren’t already an OFC Member, please consider signing up. It’s free.
Eric Novak opened the symposium with a keynote on how storytelling inspires environmental and social action. Drawing on his work in media and sustainability.
This session explored how food choices and waste reduction strategies can support both human and planetary wellbeing. It highlighted approaches that build sustainable food systems and reduce waste.
SPEAKERS + PRESENTATIONS
Shane Harker, Rethink Resources “Designing Smart Solutions to Protect Resource Value“
Corey McPherson, Local Urban Bites “Rethinking Convenience with Climate Conscious Meal Kits“
Hilda Nouri, Right To Food “Relationship Building and Community Through Food“
Supper Heroes is an interactive mobile web app that guides families through eight food-literacy missions to help them eat more plant-based proteins and reduce food waste.
Shannon Paré, University of Guelph “Supper Heroes: Calling All Volunteers!“
This presentation provided a brief annual update from the OFC, highlighting recent accomplishments and a recap of this year’s webinars.
Looking for past Symposium materials? Access them through the OFC Member Portal.
Not a member yet? Contact us at ofc@ontariofoodcollaborative.ca