The Parkdale Food Network (PFN) is focused on building food connections among community organizations and community members. It is a network of over 30 organizations working together to address food security challenges in Parkdale. The network provides a space for community organizations to collaborate on programs and share of ideas and resources about food programming. Parkdale Food Network was inspired by the Beyond Bread and Butter Report published in December 2010 by PARC.
The network puts out a weekly newsletter and large network meetings are held annually in the spring. This allows for an update on network goals as well as a chance for organizations to share information on the food programming they provide.
Interested in joining?
Contact Jackie: parkdalefoodnetwork at (@) greenestcity.ca
For more information check out the Parkdale Food Network Newsletter and the most recent Parkdale Food Network Meeting Minutes.
Parkdale Food Network Member List (October 2013):
- Arrabon House
- Canadian Red Cross
- City Councillor Gord Perks
- COTA Health
- Daily Bread Food Bank
- Ecuhome Corporation
- FoodShare
- Greenest City – HOST ORGANIZATION
- Habitat Services
- Houselink Community Homes
- Jeremiah Community
- LOFT Community Services
- Not Far From the Tree
- PARC (Parkdale Activity-Recreation Center)
- Parkdale Community Food Bank
- Parkdale Community Legal Services
- Parkdale Community Health Centre
- Parkdale Neighbourhood Church
- Parkdale Village BIA
- Project Read
- Redwood
- Rustic Cosmo Café
- Second Harvest
- Sistering
- Sketch
- St. Christopher House
- Toronto Parks Forestry and Recreation
- Toronto Food Policy Council
- Toronto Public Health
- West End Food Coop
- Westlodge Tenants Association
- 6 St. Joesph House
The Parkdale Food Network Steering Committee consists of:
Carolyn Bierma – Daily Bread Food Bank
Wendy Curnew-Harris – Arrabon House
Ruben Smith – West End Food Coop
Kira Kastner – Houselink
Lisa King – Toronto Public Health
Karin Ng – Parkdale Community Health Centre
Maria Nunes – York University MES Student
Ayal Dinner – Greenest City
Victor Willis – Parkdale Activity Recreation Centre (PARC)
Member website: PFN website