Lift Food Security Project

While we rescue food we Repurpose a resource Create meaningful work Build bridges that do not currently exist or have previously existed and need rebuilding Learn timekeeping... Practice meal planning and use what you have culture Gain knife skills See more

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Every Wednesday

Stack it upppp!

Great kitchen program quote this week I used to look at a mess I made, before I started working here, and I’d be like I can’t and now I see a mess I made or am making and I’m not worried about cleaning it up pictured: 1 and 3 @thenookpr cookie trials with loop donated holiday treats (we are learning about spacing and choosing the right equipment for the job) these cookies will be served at crc lunch tomorrow, and whatever left will go to outreach and OPS 2. Finding pre-soaking dishes in the sink while doing the 100th cleaning /check in round hosts an indescribably proud moment (and is sooo relevant to the kitchen quote above)

Holiday food access schedules, numbers and program information. Share widely for those in need, encourage printing of these types of resources in places where people who might need them, will see them! We are so happy to see that these posters have been distributed and made available by the city and regional district on their websites. Fight stigma! ... Keep safe, be well, stay cozy and kind. The Crc is open with regular appointment based services and lunch(12-2) tomorrow and then closed until January 4th. Our food crew will serve lasagna lunch on Tuesday dec 28th from 12-2.

While we work with food we create space for Patience Ritual Respect Honour... Self love Accountability Responsibility Communication Relationships Humbleness Service for self Service for others Nourishment Mentorship See more

The BC recovery benefit is important to access if your are eligible. Benefits like this are important to our households (because they can boost us up), and they also connect us all as community near and far. This benefit will not only put $ into households, it will create a good measure to connect the idea of universal/basic income to food security, our daily health and our lives. ... If you’re over 19 (before December 18th) and you have made/will make less than $62500 this year, you are eligible for $500! Families of 2 + are eligible for $1000 The application is very easy to navigate online if you have the 4 things you need to apply in order and in front of you: Social insurance number Line 23600 of 2019 tax return Drivers license number Direct deposit information If you need help filing your previous year taxes - the crc can help you! If you need computer or phone access - the crc can help you Call to book an appointment for what kind of help you might need 604-485-0992 Share the info of this benefit far and wide!

Tla'amin Eatery is back!

Thinking of going shopping tomorrow? Instead, consider these ideas for a sustainable boxing day. 1. Go for a walk. With everyone in the mall, why not enjoy a qu...iet walk in the trail? 2. Go foraging. Take your family outdoors and forage for any winter fruits. Look at all the different shapes and sizes of the mushrooms in our forests! Take pictures or draw them! 3. Cozy up and pick up a book. What better time than a cold winter day to bundle up and read a new book 4. Make new dishes from your Christmas leftovers. Approximately 20% of Canadian food waste are from Christmas. Why not make new dishes from it instead? See more

This will be our last market for 2020. We'll be taking off Dec 27th to let everyone have some time with their families. Today you will find a wide variety of ...local vegetables, fruit, frozen meat, fresh baking and canning. We are thankful to everyone in our community for the continued support of buying local, shopping local and eating local. We'll be open today from 12:30 - 2:30. Face coverings are required inside the Quonset Hut. See more

Tla'amin Eatery Free Take-out Service Tonight

We are getting ready for another great Farmers Market today. Cottage Creek Bake Shop is back, there will be eggs, fresh veggies, frozen berries and local meats... as well as honey and jams. Come and support the dedicated local farmers. You will find us inside the Quonset Hut from 12:30-2:30 today. See more

Lift is seeking an Indigenous Justice Navigator work with qathet Community Justice (qCJ), a grassroots program that provides Restorative Justice services, devel...ops diversity-affirming initiatives, and provides justice/diversity training to the community. https://liftcommunityservices.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php

LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES - Contact for Holiday Information Powell River Food Bank| 604-485-9166 Texada Island Food Bank ... 604-483-1219 | [email protected] Tla'amin Nation 604-483-9646 ext 143 | [email protected] The Salvation Army Powell River | 604-485-6067 Seventh Day Adventist Church | 604-485-7106 Community Resource Centre| 604-485-0995 Lift Food Security Project Overdose Prevention Site 4752 Joyce Avenue | 7 days a week | 4PM-8PM Housing Hope | 604-223-2853 The CARE Project (Lift Community Support Network) Jessica: 604-223-9487 | Carlie: 604-223-9497 Métis Nation Powell River (Métis Nation Powell River E: [email protected] Lift Community Services

HOLIDAY MEALS Thurs, Dec. 17 @ The Salvation Army Powell River 11:30-1PM | Take-away Dinner 4500 Joyce Ave | 604-485-6067... Thurs, Dec 24 | Made by Living Water Foursquare Church Order In Advance for Drop-off Dinner for 1-2 604-485-6116 | [email protected] Tues, Dec 29 @ Community Resource Center - CRC 12-2 | To Go Meals + Light Pantry Goods 4752 Joyce Ave | 604-485-0995 Lift Food Security Project Lift Community Services

** LAST WEEK FOR NUTRITION COUPONS ** Shop local, buy your food from the people who live and work in Powell River. Our farmers are ready to serve up a diverse... variety of produce, eggs and frozen meats for you. Nothing tastes as good as local !! Bakers and value-added food producers will also be there. Our crafters are unable to join us as the latest policy from the BCCDC only allows food vendors at farmers' markets right now. Please come and support your local farmers, we will have at least 7 of them here today. We'll be open next week but will be taking the last Sunday in December off (Dec 27th we will be closed). Thank you for your continued support Powell River! See more

Tonight come out for a hot bowl of beef stew, fresh bun, cookies, coffee or hot chocolate. 5:00 Glacier and Joyce 6:00 life cycle housing 7:00 westview motel on... Marine All free. Tonight from our feeding truck

It's a different kind of Christmas Dinner invitation for a different kind of year - check out the details on the poster below and contact us if you'd like to!

Good Food Box spread - December 1, onion, potatoes, Kossak Kolrabi*,Brussel sprouts*, carrots*, celery, garlic*, banana, apple, orange, kiwi+, and lemon *= @paradisevalleyproduce += blueberry commons, the rest from @townsitefruitnveg our next date is TBD

AM team Smoothie vibes

Our sandwiches have been getting good feedback!

It's another Market Sunday! There are still plenty of local fresh vegetables, frozen meats and berries available. You can also find local honey, baking, canni...ng, soaps, cleaners and a few crafters. Kathleen's flower and Christmas wreaths will also be available. NUTRITION COUPON PROGRAM HAS BEEN EXTENDED until Dec 13th. Thank you to everyone who continues to buy local and support the market throughout the winter. Join us from 12:30 - 2:30 at 4365 McLeod Road. #bcfarmersmarket #nutritioncoupons #powellriver #shoplocal #buybc #bcfarmersmarkettrail #farmersmarkets

We are well into the 2nd month of our indoor market. Thank you to everyone who's been supporting local. We'll be open this Sunday from 12:30 - 2:30 at 4365 Mc...Leod Road inside the Quonset Hut. Not only is there still fresh produce, but we have also frozen blueberries and strawberries, frozen meats, fresh eggs, honey, lovely mushrooms and a nice assortment of crafts to get your Christmas shopping list underway. It's easy to shop local. Cash, credit and debit accepted. See more

NEED A HOT MEAL Join us for a nice hot meal TONIGHT. Menu; Fettuccine Alfredo noodles and chicken stripes. With homemade soup to go Cookies, coffee, hot choco...late Joyce/Glacier. 5pm 6:00 pm life cycle housing on Ontario 6:30pm. Westview Motel on Marine We will be parked on street. See more

Quotes from the kitchen today

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=M5ZTFe4y3c4

Kiwis are coming !

Follow the link to get your online screening ticket. Hosted by storyspaces. Once you sign up you’ll receive confirmation and the link to view closer to the event.

The food bank is located at 6816B Alberni Street and is open every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 10 am to 2 pm. For more information or to make a donation, go to powellriverfoodbank.com or call 604.485.9166.

FAN- Food Access Network- an initiative to connect food security and food access in the qathet regional district. We begin each meeting with a land acknowledgment, to acknowledge, underline and remind ourselves that our work with food and food systems all start with land. We review and adjust, as needed, our current list of intentions: We’re coming together to be an informal-information group for each other and our community based programs... To be advocates for food access for qathet vulnerable populations Not a policy council or official body at this time- we want to information share and get moving to support each other and our community food connections /access points Community support and promotion of each-others work Connect for input that is helpful - as needed Not duplicate or start programming without connections together with the lens of making sure it is needed Representatives/ members from each of these groups are invited and receive notes Food Bank, VCH, Lift, FCU, Texada, Tla’amin Nation, SD47, Seniors Association, Salvation Army, 7th Day, United Way, Lasqueti, Metis, Farmers Market, qathet RD, * everyone is welcome and we’d love to hear from anyone missing or interested. I am hoping in the next months the creation of a regional food charter might be of interest to this group and to our entire community... more on that to come

We distributed the Good Food Box from the Lift Family Place this week. It was a great success in many ways: we take time to debrief after each distro, and this week we came out with some really solid goals and plans for our next one on December 1! The space was so cozy and bright, plus gave us some good social distance to make it happen. This was a big box with lots of local stuff @paradisevalleyproduce brussel sprouts, carrots, beets, and garlic! We got acorn squash from blu...eberry commons and then potato, onion, celery, oranges, bananas, lettuce and some Lift birthday red delicious apples from @townsitefruitnveg plus gleaner apples wow, thank you to all our partners and purchasers and our team behind the scene! Howard, Isaiah, Adri, Vanessa and soon Isaac will rejoin us! The 100 boxes we made up went out to families, outreach clients, Brain Injury Society and Metis community members! See more

With Remembrance Day just around the corner, we would like to reflect on the role of food during the Second World War. From Shannon Coulter-Low with Sustain O...ntario: "The Second World War saw the national mobilization of military personnel and civilians alike. Food became an integral part of the war effort and was strictly regulated by the Canadian Government. It was through the production, conservation and preparation of food that Canadians on the home front, particularly women, were encouraged to do their part. Food will win the war was the common slogan. During this era of patriotism and thrift, wasting good food while Canadian soldiers were fighting overseas was seen as a social and moral crime. When Britain’s food supplies were cut off, consumers were encouraged to eat foods that no longer had European export markets, such as apples and lobster. This was not the only way that diets changed. When rations were introduced in 1942, staples such as milk, butter, sugar and meat were limited. The resulting change in diets led to the publication of more than 200 wartime cookbooks that demonstrated ways for women to stretch rationed ingredients as far as possible in order to feed their families. Despite this, rationing was not as strict as in war-torn Europe, and Canadian families did not lack for food. In fact, the war actually saw an increase in per capita consumption. Food conservation skills were given a more profound meaning. The Department of Agriculture promoted home canning, which became a very popular way to preserve fresh produce. Much of this produce was grown in urban victory gardens, which are estimated to have produced 57,000 tonnes of vegetables at their peak in 1944." Continue reading here: https://sustainontario.com//blog-series-food-waste-during/

Farmers markets are considered an essential service. We are open today from 12:30 to 2:30. We are getting ready to ring the bell. Lots of great Farmer's and vendors here to serve you.

- Four online classes from 4:30 to 4:45 p.m. - Tuesdays, Nov. 10, 17, 24 and Dec. 1. - Ideally suited for students grades 4 through 7 but students of any age may attend. - All classes will be recorded, so videos can be viewed at a later time if you are not able to attend all of the live sessions. -All recipes will be vegetarian. Suggestions on how to create vegan and gluten-free options will also be discussed.

"Many people are interested in growing their own food, especially with the onset of the COVID 19 pandemic. Food security no longer seems as certain as it has in... the past. In this workshop, you will learn how planting a food forest can ensure harvest of tree fruits, nuts, herbal medicines and berries year after year, often increasing yields as trees mature. When planted using permaculture techniques, a food forest goes far beyond a conventional orchard, helping to sustain itself with biodiversity and other protective measures. BC is an ideal place in which to grow a variety of perennial food crops and even a surprisingly small space can accommodate an abundantly producing woodland. Please note that advanced registration is required for this workshop. To learn more and register, visit:"

Starting this November! Our Community Response Unit will be out distributing hot meals and drinks, blankets, and support to those in need. Expect to see us out... every Wednesday night. Locations and times are still being determined. Suggestions on where you would like to see us are gladly accepted :) Starting November 11 we will be at Glacier and Joyce at 5:00, Life cycle housing at 5:45 and Westview Motel (parked on street at end of driveway) at 6:30pm. Come and enjoy a nice hot meal as its getting colder out there. Please practice social distancing when approaching the truck, and follow the directions of the volunteers. See more

qathet Mycology Network Local mushroom food connect and videos!

And the winter market 10-12 on Saturdays

Every Sunday 12:30-2:30 you can access the local farmers market!

The latest newsletter from the local food cooperative Skookum Food Provisioners' Cooperative October, and what a different one it is! Thanksgiving, with a small bubble of close friends and Halloween, without a stream of trick or treaters. This fall issue is dedicated to our food the growing, the processing and most of all, the cooking of foods that give us comfort in these challenging times. http://skookumfood.ca//uplo/2020/10/Oct-2020-Bumblebee.pdf

La pandémie a fait prendre conscience l'importance pour les agriculteurs locaux d'avoir accès à des graines et semences originaires de la Colombie-Britannique et à la diversité de celles-ci comme l'a constaté Camille Vernet.

Using the whole thing, veggie or not connects us to our food and to our food waste. While accessing maximum nutrients we are connected to and respecting the land from which our food comes. As we are nourished we can continue to nourish. Nourish the earth by composting scraps and with our energy to continue to respect the food and the land.

Did you know that we'll be open for the fall and winter? We look forward to seeing you every Sunday from 12:30 - 2:30 pm at 4365 McLeod Rd inside the Quonset H...ut. Wear a mask and bring your reusable shopping bag. We'll have a nice assortment of vendors including fresh vegetables, frozen berries, bread, cookies and cakes, preserves, and some crafts. The Farmers' Market Nutrition Coupon Program will be supported until the middle of November when the program ends for the season. We are looking forward to a great fall and winter with the community! #bcfarmersmarkets #bcfarmersmarkettrail #buylocal #buybc #powellriver #farmersmarket See more

The uptown market begins again outside at The Community Resource Centre

Dear Beekeepers, The Asian Giant Hornet (AGH) has entered its raiding phase (~slaughter phase). Any nests that have been developing through the summer are now a...t the stage of searching for honey bee colonies that can be raided. Access to bee brood is the aim, so that they can feed their own brood to develop into reproductive queens (and drones). Washington State has just reported the collection of five specimens about 2 km south of the Canada-US border near 232nd and 240th Street. I urge all beekeepers, especially those near the Canada-US border to monitor their colonies closely. When you see any large hornet at your apiary, please don’t kill it but notice which direction it flies to. This will help in our search of nests. If there are several hornets at the apiary, you may try to catch one; a soft hit to get it onto the ground, and place in a container. Place container in fridge for 30 minutes to immobilize the insect, take a few pics and submit for ID. If a hornet is spotted, please email me promptly and indicate the time and location of the sighting. Thanks for your support. Paul van Westendorp Provincial Apiculturist British Columbia [email protected] 778-666-0582 See more

Dumping anything is a terrible idea, and especially fruit. Fruit can be processed and enjoyed, utilized as food by humans or farm animals while keeping us and our wildlife safe. We accept donations of fruit ready to be eaten or needing to be processed Monday to Thursday, AM is best. Send a dm, email or call :)

Orange Shirt Day is September 30th in recognition of the harm the residential school system has caused to residential school victims, survivors and their famili...es. The residential school system sought to assimilate Indigenous peoples by erasing Indigenous identity, culture, self-esteem and well-being. This date was chosen because it is the time of year in which children were stolen from their families and coerced to attend residential schools. As an affirmation of our commitment to ensure everyone around us matters, Lift Community Services has come together to honor those who have been affected by the legacy Canada has left behind. This is an opportunity to engage in meaningful dialogue about the harmful effects of Residential Schools and the legacy of how Canada treated Indigenous Peoples. Orange Shirt Day is a day for survivors to be reaffirmed that they matter, and so do those that have been affected intergenerationally. #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters

Horse manure and support a great organization

Community food allocation - amazing!

Kitchen diary so far this week: The autumn sun is shining, tomatoes, apples and grapes are everywhere, we got the nicest veg this week for a broccoli slaw(and so much more), chicken has been on the menu, we have the opportunity to donate some fall harvest boxes to families in need (get in touch if you have a suggestion, Blueberry Commons is still accepting donations) and not pictured(yet) orange shirt day.

A very fitting coincidence that today, the first international day of awareness of food loss and waste reduction we were in the kitchen sifting though the 15 boxes of fresh produce and meats we received yesterday afternoon from the Loop food waste reduction project... 7 days a week in collaboration with Powell River Food Bank , The Salvation Army Powell River and 7th day Adventist, in coordination by Loop who created the partnership with Save on Foods, we rescue food for hum...ans before animals before waste streams... (we are lucky to receive 2 pick ups per week) Whatever we don’t take from the stores is picked up later in the afternoon by local animal farmers. This is a change from the previous grocery to farm animals or straight to landfill system and is fitting with the food hierarchy we hope to see across the world when it comes to food waste, reduction and consumption! The food we rescue goes into meals to feed our vulnerable community members visiting the community resource centre for a friendly face, and food connection at drop in or at OPS hours. Anything left after that is sent out with the outreach team members! Any and everything we deem not fresh enough or veggie scraps, are going into our community garden compost stream to go back into the garden (thank you Tom and Let's Talk Trash team ) We also rescue leftover produce from Townsite Fruit and Veg twice a week! Today we served up hot chicken noodle soup, fruit salad, loaves of bread/bags of buns and whole boxed sweet treats. Tomorrow we will have more fresh food available for our clients and community. We start dishing at 12pm and finish serving around 2:30.

Even during, or perhaps especially during the challenging landscape of COVID-19 social cohesion, food security and nutrition education are critical to maintaini...ng well being. Thank you to Powell River Brain Injury Society for the responsive work they are doing to support our community members living with acquired brain injuries. The next Community Response Fund deadline is Friday Oct. 30th and 5pm. https://www.firstcu.ca/Co/GivingBack/CommunityResponseFund/ Thank you to our partners Powell River & District United Way and the Powell River Community Foundation for making the CRF possible. #socialcohesion #foodsecurity #nutrition #inthistogether #communityresponsefund #qathet #powellriver

Learn how to build a Hugelkultur bed (mounded raised bed with rotten wood in the bottom for water retention). 3 sessions, maybe avoiding the worst of the rain: Mon 28 Sep 2pm - 5pm Wed 30 Sep 5pm - 7pm... Sun Oct 4 2pm - 5pm Come and help on any of the listed days and see what goes into the bed, how we build it in layers, and how it's planted up afterwards. Bring a shovel if you can. Free plants and seeds for helpers who want them Outdoors, 5 people max per session. Social distancing required. Masks when needed. This is not a workshop, there's no charge.

Gardens are a place for peace, growth, sharing and connection. A lovely distanced visit was had with Berry in the CRC garden today. Missing and sending love out there to all the people we haven’t been seeing as often as previous to this pandemic. Thank goodness for texts and the telephone plus these apps to be able to share experience and words, knowledge and connection

Another good food box in the bag! Today we packed and distributed 80 bags @communityrcentrepr while our hearts and minds were with our Tla’amin partners. We look so forward to working together again as soon as possible This week from @paradisevalleyproduce carrot, garlic, boc choy, sweet peppers and salad mix, from @townsitefruitnveg onion, potato, broccoli and bananas plus @skookumfoodco gleaned plums or apples! Adriana, Annabelle and Maria made it happen and Berry stopped by for a safe visit

Sept. 18th Gary Gonzalez and Stuart Smith, Food Bank and Home Deliveries, these two champions have been working hard daily making sure people have what they n...eed to get by and be comfortable. Stay positive and stay safe everyone! Please respect the Nation's rules and advisories they are there to protect everyone and keep us safe, stay #Tlaaminstrong! adds Gary. #Handsraised See more

One community helping another. Today Major Rosanne and Karie, Community Ministries Coordinator, went out and brought supplies, bread, milk and meat, along with... soups to Tla'Amin Nation to help those affected by COVID. Two communities, working as one. All with the same purpose. To help others. See more

GFB distribution date has changed to Tuesday September 22!

Give space and be kind.

Teamwork makes the dream work! This team and everyone in Tla’amin is in our hearts and minds.

Carmen Galligos is fielding calls on the Tla’amin Help Line and has taken over 70 calls from community members since the State of Emergency was first issued. T...he most common types of questions that I’m getting are about food, medication and necessities. In coordination with Tla’amin Health we have been able to quickly address member’s needs. Don’t hesitate to call if you need anything, we’re here to help. The Tla’amin Helpline # is 604-578-0447. #handsraised #tlaaminstrong See more

Beautiful public statement and resources/connection from qCJ and DEI in Solidarity with Tla'aamin Nation To all of qathet: We at qathet Community Justice and Lift’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion group wish to express our unending thanks to the Tla’amin Nation for their swift, transparent and decisive actions to keep all in our region as safe as possible in this last week. While our region has already seen multiple confirmed cases of COVID-19, this is the first instance a lo...cal health authority has released the information. We are proud to stand alongside the Nation as they take these bold, brave steps to help us all protect ourselves and each other. We recognize that in doing so, they have prioritized the safety of our entire community over their own comfort, security and privacy. In turn, we respond with gratitude and support for the people on whose lands we are privileged to reside. We pledge to help our community members transition through fear into understanding, and work together in our shared fight across qathet to help address this health emergency. This novel Coronavirus does not discriminate based on borders, and we as qathet community members must lean into our shared humanity and support each other unconditionally. This public outbreak is an opportunity to come together collectively in our care for each other. Should you need support during this time, or wish to report discrimination due to pandemic events, please reach out to our Resilience BC Powell River Team Leads. Siobhan Brown, qCJ Program Coordinator- [email protected] 604-989-3357 Ashley Van Zwietering, DEI Secretary + Community Development Program Coordinator for Lift Community Services - [email protected] 604-414-4920 Kathryn Colby, Community DEI Chair + Development Manager for Lift Community Services- [email protected] 604-223-4430 You may also reach out via our Facebook page : https://www.facebook.com/resiliencepowellriver

Have you tried the interactive "Impossible Choices" on Food Banks Canada's website yet? Could you avoid slipping into poverty when faced with these people's circumstances? It isn't always so easy... https://foodbankscanada.ca/impossiblechoices/index.html #HungerActionMonth

Today’s good food box was a whirlwind! In the end we called in reinforcements, and we made it happen (better late than never? Or something about resilience?) We are the first to admit we are still figuring this out and to say thank you for your support and patience while we do just that. This community project has goals that are big picture so there are lots of pieces to fit together and actually we’re finding, to invent. We had some really interesting conversations today abo...ut community health and wellness in connection to employment... hopefully supports for resilience can be created. Photos of Local garlic @paradisevalleyproduce, the list and note that didn’t make it to print for the Lift boxes, beautiful foggy morning, a few of the veggies in the box this week, aquaponics trial that the Tla’amin summer students made happen, and Dane telling us he’s out of here when asked to go on video See more