A BIT ABOUT US
The Food Share Network was formed in 2013 in consultation with more than 40 community groups who recognized a need to collaborate on innovative approaches to increase food security in the Capital Region. Today, the network has grown to over 65 community agencies.
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The Food Share Network is an innovative umbrella that enhances food security in the Capital Region through collaboration and cooperation among food banks, community centers, Indigenous organizations, schools, donors, and other community organizations. Participating organizations share the common values of empowerment, dignity and respect, food and community, stewardship, and collective impact. There is a broad consensus on shifting the focus toward food security and self-reliance as a means to create a healthier and more resilient population.
Meet Our Board
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ANNUAL HIGHLIGHT REELS
Our Members
We are honoured to serve the South Island alongside our amazing Food Share Network Members:
Aboriginal Coalition to End Homelessness
Aids Vancouver Island
African Art & Cultural Community
BC Housing - People, Plants & Homes
Anawim House
BC Muslim Association - Victoria
Beacon Community Services
Coastline Church
Cook Street Village Activity Centre
Burnside Gorge Community Association
Community Food Support
Craigflower Elementary School
Camosun College Student Society
Connections Place
CRFAIR
Cridge Centre for the Family
Esquimalt Neighbourhood House
Fateh Care
Esquimalt First Nations
Fairfield Gonzales Community Association
Galiano Community Food Program
Esquimalt Church of the Nazarene
Fernwood Neighbourhood Resource Group
Goldstream Food Bank
Help Ukraine Vancouver Island
James Bay Community Project
Life Cycles Project
House of Mercy
James Bay New Horizons
Living Edge
House of Shiloh
James Bay United Church
Mayne Island Food Bank
Northpark Neighbourhood Association
Our Place Society
Quadra Village Community Centre
Oaklands Community Association
Pacifica Housing
Rainbow Kitchen
O.U.R. Ecovillage
Pauquachin First Nation
Red Cedar Cafe
Rockheights Middle School
Sanctuary Youth Centre
Sidney Rotary Club (Sidney Elementary)
Rogers Society
Sooke School District 62
Songhees First Nation
Saanich Neighbourhood Place
Shelbourne Community Kitchen
Silver Threads
Sooke Family Resource Society
St. Vincent De Paul
Tsawout First Nation
Soroptomists International - Victoria Westshore
The Mustard Seed
VIHA - Dietitians
St. John the Divine
Threshold Housing Society
Victoria Cool Aid Society
Victoria Immigrant & Refugee Centre
YMCA Young Moms & Pandora Youth Housing
Victoria Native Friendship Centre
1UP Single Parent's Resource Centre
Victoria Women's Transition House
OUR MISSION, VISION, VALUES, AND GUIDING PRINCIPLES
The mission of the Food Share Network is to enhance food security in the Capital Region through collaboration and cooperation among an innovative umbrella of organizations, including food banks, community centers, donors, and other participating organizations.
The vision of the Food Share Network is that all residents of the Capital Region enjoy food security.
The values of the Food Share Network are:
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Empowerment - self-sufficiency, mutual aid, choice, circles of support
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Dignity and Respect - meeting people where they are at, access to local food, quality
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Food and Community - connections & relationships, learning, culture, opportunities to contribute, sharing
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Stewardship - accountability, transparency, best use of resources
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Collective Impact - collaboration, efficiency, coordinated services, cooperation
The guiding principles of the Food Share Network are:
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Enhanced partnership, collaboration, and cooperation among food-serving organizations
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Improved efficiency and safety for people accessing non-profit food services, along with strengthened community links and access to resources that support self-sufficiency
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Increased involvement of people served in creating food security and food literacy
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Improved quality and suitability of food services, with increased provision of fresh, local, organic, and culturally appropriate food
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Improved coordination of food distribution, with greater efficiency for donors and service providers
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Improved environmental performance of non-profit food operations
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Respect for existing donor and recipient relationships