Economic development - how do we create opportunities for local growth? Mining is one way, we’re hearing at the session on economic development with CBDC, ACOA, and IET.

A close-up of dewy green lettuce. Overlaid text: "Avalon Food Hub, a social enterprise by Food First NL. Launching this fall!"

We're thrilled to announce our new Avalon Food Hub — launching this fall!

Much like our Western Food Hub, the Avalon Food Hub will be an online store that connects customers with local food producers. Customers fill their carts, and we assemble and pack the orders. Simple, fresh, and delicious!

Warm green graphic with charcoal border. Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom. Overlaid text: "Now Hiring! Regional Food Animator, Metro Region; Program Coordinator, Avalon Food Hub".

We are now hiring for two roles: Program Coordinator of the new Avalon Food Hub and Metro Regional Food Animator. Are you ready to make an impact in your community?

Read more about the roles and what we’re looking for on our website. Apply by July 22nd. www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

Webinar coming up on March 26 (11 am): Growing Solutions: How Municipalities Can Strengthen Access to Food. Hosted by Josh Smee from Food First NL, part of the Tomorrow’s Towns Food Security Stream.

Register: tomorrowstowns.ca/webinar/growing-solutions/

2024 Annual Community Update YouTube video by Food First NL

Not able to make it out to last week's Community Update? A recording of the event is now ready for you on our YouTube channel!

View the update here: youtu.be/LaA6rE5Ls3s

For more detail, read through our 2024 Annual Report, now online: annualreport.foodfirstnl.ca

Progress on the Right to Food - Food First NL 2024 Annual Report — Annual Report

Our Right to Food Report reflects on N.L.'s progress in 2024 across six core themes. We also look to 2025 and identify some defining features that could impact the right to food.

A helpful resource to guide this year's advocacy.

annualreport.foodfirstnl.ca/2024/right-t...

Annual Report Food First NL's 2023 Annual Report website. Learn more about the organization and their food security and food systems programming in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Our 2024 Annual Report website is now live!

Check it out for a recap on our advocacy, organizing, programming, and human resources. We share our highlights and express gratitude to those who've helped along the way.

annualreport.foodfirstnl.ca

Annual Community Update — Food First NL More information and registration for the annual Food First NL Community Update.

All are welcome to join us this Thursday as we look back on our work in 2024 and plan for 2025. Enjoy some light refreshments, explore our new home, and let us know what you'd like to see happen at Charter Avenue -- YOUR new community food space!

Register now: www.foodfirstnl.ca/community-up...

Atlantic Food Organization Coalition Receives Funds for School Food Infrastructure Grant Program (Media Release) — Food First NL January 31, 2025 - A coalition of four community food organizations across Atlantic Canada will soon launch a grant program to support nonprofit school food organizations in the region to acquire the...

Very excited to announce that our Atlantic coalition with Food For All NB, Nourish NS, and PEI Home and School Federation will deliver a portion of the School Food Infrastructure Fund.

www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-01...

Great morning for some Jumping Bean Coffee! Been too long!

Reminder that this RFP closes end-of-day tomorrow (Jan 8)!

Don't forget to hit "send" on that proposal and help us create a thriving community food space at 77 Charter Avenue.

Let us drift to the Caribbean lol

It’s a new year with new beginnings ahead! I’m excited for what’s to come! #HappyNewYear2025

Looking forward to new beginnings and new experiences in the new year! Exciting times ahead!

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A thought for the day on kindness.

Image description: A grey cat is holding the forearm of a person. The background is grey and white. The text reads, " We rise by lifting others."

What do you say to folks when out and about? Happy Holidays or Merry Christmas?

Dropped the ball for Human Rights Day on Bluesky (my bad) but here are a few of our belated thoughts:

Canada helped to create the Universal Declaration of Human Rights back in 1948. In doing so, they agreed that food is a basic human right. Now (76 years later), 1 in 4 Canadians are food insecure.

Our latest newsletter breaks down a "why not both?" approach to charitable giving AND advocacy.

Food banks need support right now. And the government needs to take action if we want to reduce demand.

We need to donate (if we can) AND call for change.

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December is filled with calls for generosity and this year feels even moreso. Food banks are regulalry breaking visitation records and they need donations.

Yet we know that food charity can't solve food insecurity. We need income-based solutions if we want to make a difference.

So what can we do?

There is sunshine ☀️ in the forecast for December!!! Goodbye November 👋

Feels more like the old Twitter!

Nov 28th - Oh. My. God. It's blue sky and the sun in St John's. A miracle for sure #nlwx #newfoundland #stjohns #oceanfront #therock #yyt #ShareYourWeather #canon #canonphotography #explorenl #canon90D #ocean #bythesea #water

Very happy to welcome Andre to a new role on our Board of Directors and four new faces!

We're thrilled to have Hannah Buckle, Betty Lundrigan, Rita-Anne Sheppard, and Kaylee Sullivan join as board members and help us work towards a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity.

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Hey @bsky.app can you send some beautiful blue sky to YYT! Good Morning from the RDF capital!

Today is my first day on @bsky.app and also my first day as Chair of Food First NL. After 3 years as Vice Chair, I’m happy to take on the new leadership role in this forward-thinking provincial organization for this next term.