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- Move the Harvest Campaign
Campaign Overview This growing season, up to 5,000bs of excess fresh regional produce is expected to be available through Kootenay Farms Food Hub in Creston. But in a rural region like ours, having food available is only part of the story. The real challenge is often transportation. Move the Harvest raises funds to help cover the direct costs of moving excess produce from Creston to food access organizations across the Kootenay-Boundary region. Funds raised through this campaign will support transportation, warehousing, last-mile delivery, and basic supplies such as boxes or bins. The goal is simple: help ensure good food does… Read more: Move the Harvest Campaign - Exploring Regional Food Procurement Viability and Business ModelsRegional Food Procurement Social Enterprise Project The Regional Food Procurement Social Enterprise project, led by the Kootenay Food Council, is exploring new ways to better connect and strengthen the food system across the Kootenay region. Why This Work Matters Over the past several years, the region has worked to further local food initiatives such as school food programs, food hubs, increased supports for farms as well as food-based businesses. However, the broader system for sourcing, purchasing, and distributing food is still largely disjointed. Many organizations operate independently, with limited alignment when it comes to logistics, warehousing, and transportation. As a… Read more: Exploring Regional Food Procurement Viability and Business Models
- Kootenay-Boundary Food Procurement NetworkWorking together to move more local food, reduce waste, and strengthen community food access across our region. About the Network The Kootenay-Boundary Food Procurement Network is a collaboration of food banks, meal programs, schools, and other community food organizations. Together with local farms, food producers and retailers we’re building stronger connections so that: This is about creating reliable, practical systems that keep good food moving where it’s needed most. Get Involved The Food Procurement Network is open to food producers, community food organizations, schools, and other partners who want to strengthen local food systems in the Kootenay-Boundary. Producers → Find… Read more: Kootenay-Boundary Food Procurement Network