OFC Blog
Tackling Food Waste Together: Industry & Household Strategies For A Waste Free Affordable Future
Written by: Adwoa Eastwood-Anaba
Food waste is a shared challenge in Ontario and across Canada. It is not just about filling up landfills; it is about economic loss, environmental strain, and missed opportunities to support community well-being. According to national data, nearly half of all food produced in Canada is wasted, representing an enormous untapped resource and a major area for positive change. The Ontario Food Collaborative (OFC) hosted an educational and inspiring webinar with two expert voices Jessica Regan, CEO and co-founder of FoodMesh, and Megan Czerpak, Head of Communications, at the Love Food Hate Waste Canada (LFHW) campaign.
Moved By Community: Driving Food Justice With Mobile Markets
Written by: Adwoa Eastwood-Anaba
The OFC‘s recent webinar brought together two inspiring leaders in the field of food justice, Fred Laforge, founder of The Farmers’ Truck, and Dr. Pamela Farrell, founder and Executive Director of GROW Community Food Literacy Centre. While completing her doctorate in literacy, Dr. Farrell came across the term “food literacy” and was intrigued by its implications for community health and empowerment. Together, Fred and Dr. Farrell shared first-hand knowledge into how mobile markets are not only delivering food to vulnerable communities, but they’re also creating lasting change.
Uncovering the Hidden Biases of Food Insecurity: Transforming Humility to Action
Written by: Adwoa Eastwood-Anaba
Food insecurity is a global challenge, often discussed in terms of statistics, how many people are hungry, how much food is wasted, and how many resources are dedicated to addressing this crisis. However, we often overlook an essential part of the conversation: the hidden biases that shape how we perceive and respond to food insecurity. In a recent webinar hosted by the OFC, Clancy Harrison, a passionate advocate for hunger relief and leader in the non-profit sector, explored these biases and shared her unique approach to transforming humility into meaningful action.