food for change

The York Region Food Charter is getting a revamp and we need your help! It has been ten years since the launch of the York Region Food Charter, and a lot has changed in our regional food system. The Food Charter is a guiding document for the development of coordinated food-related policies and programs in York Region with a current focus on health and well-being, economic opportunities, environmental sustainability, education and skills, and equity and social justice.

The York Region Food Charter is under review and we want to hear from you! Join the York Region Food Council on November 30th at 6:30pm for an interactive evening where you can let your voice be heard. A light dinner will be provided. All are welcome!

Register : linktr.ee/yorkregionfoodcouncil

Quick Action Grants Info Session by South Markham Connects

In November 2019, York Region Council approved a place-based approach to developing York Region’s Community Safety & Well-Being (CSWB) Plan and authorized a process to identify geographic areas of focus. United Way Greater Toronto (UWGT) has partnered with York Region and South Markham Connects to support a place-based Community Action Table (CAT) in South-Central Markham to help deliver on the CSWB plan.

As part of this work, UWGT has provided South Markham Connects with a total of $15,000 for residents and agencies, $1,000 for each Resident Initiative and a $10,000 grant for an Agency Initiative in round one to support local neighbourhoods to start new actions in parallel with the work and priorities of the Community Action Table.

Join us in one of our 3 Info Sessions to learn more about this grant and how to apply!  Please submit your information on this form: https://forms.gle/vioRhKnC4ju6wB4K9 and a link will be provided.

– December 15th, 2021 |10AM – 12PM (Online – Zoom)
– December 20th, 2021 | 4PM – 6PM (Online – Zoom)
– January 17th, 2022 | 10AM – 12PM (Online & In-person)