Thanks for your interest in The Youth Food Literacy Initiative. This program is run by the Youth Food Network.
This program will run every Friday from July 21 to August 11, 2023 and will take place from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. This program is free for participants. The location of each session will vary, but we will inform you by your preferred method of contact (by e-mail or by phone) and Instagram of each location one week prior to the event.
The Youth Food Literacy Initiative is a program centered around food literacy and food justice. This program aims to increase food literacy by educating youth about various parts of our local food system, such as food production/harvesting, food preparation, and food waste.
Sessions will include learning through hands-on workshops:
- tours of local farms and walks through forest trails
- working with plants, identifying plants, and cooking with plants
- learning about the local ecology, native plants, and local food systems
- discussions on food justice and youth empowerment
- relationship-building
Each workshop will focus on one area of the food system and provide an opportunity for youth to gain a deeper understanding of their place in our food system. Sessions will be led by local farmers, growers, and community organizations/leaders so that participants can connect with community members who are directly involved in the food system. Additionally, participants will learn how each area of the food system interacts with, reinforces, and supports the others. Through these sessions, participants will gain greater agency in their food choices and interactions with food (such as knowing how to prepare and cook food, or decreasing their food waste) and also learn about ongoing measures being taken to sustainably connect with the land.
***We want to make this program fun, educational, free, AND safe for all youth that attend. This includes youth of colour, people with diverse needs, and queer youth.***
