Food Security
Food Security means that all human beings have, at all times, physical and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food that meets their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and balanced life.
This situation creates unequal access to healthy and nutritious food in the Peter-McGill neighborhood. The Food Security Committee brings together 14 local organizations that aim to promote existing services and encourage the development of coordinated initiatives to meet the community’s needs.
Peter-McGill has a lower average annual individual income ($37,924) than the average in the Ville-Marie borough and the city as a whole. Many individuals have very low incomes — or none at all — including students, new immigrants, and transient populations, making them vulnerable when it comes to accessing food.
PARTNERS
Objectives
Strengthen connections between food security organizations
Create a platform for sharing and exchanging ideas about food security among committee members and residents
Assess and represent the population’s food-related needs
Support, collaborate on, and develop new food security initiatives
Kitchen Corners Project
Building a local food network in Peter-McGill to support inclusive community programs and promote innovative food security solutions for everyone.
Community Kitchens
Access to shared cooking spaces for community use
Kitchen Equipment Loans
Lending kitchen equipment to make food preparation easier
Recipe Ideas and Cooking Contests
Sharing creative recipes and organizing friendly cooking competitions
If you or your organization would like to get involved in our food safety initiatives, please contact:
