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Increasing
Access to Local Food Programs
Each
year, the Health Unit provides and updates an
inventory of services currently available to
meet the food security of people living in
Leeds, Grenville & Lanark counties.
Currently, the food security programs
available in the tri-county area can be
grouped into three different types. Emergency
Food Programs are designed to help people meet
their short-term food needs. (Food banks at
churches and community centres) Food Action
and Skill Development Programs allow
participants to help themselves by providing
an opportunity to learn new skills, gain
knowledge, benefit from social support and
build self-esteem. (Community kitchens,
cooking groups, and drop-in groups) Food
Support Programs are designed to meet the
ongoing food security needs of vulnerable
groups. (Meals on Wheels, Good Food Box
program, and Loaves and Fishes) Increasing the
awareness of local food programs improves
access to adequate and nutritious food by
members of our community.
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Food
Support Programs are designed to meet the
ongoing food security needs of vulnerable
groups.
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