Fresh Routes and Food Justice Now team up to promote food security at University of Calgary
Fresh Routes and the Food Justice Now at the University of Calgary teamed up on February 27th to provide students with free healthy Korean mandarins and meals. The event was a great success, bringing attention to the issue of food security on campus and promoting healthy eating habits.
Fresh Routes is a non-profit social enterprise that provides fresh, affordable and nutritious produce to neighbourhoods that lack access to fresh food. By doing so, we hope to promote healthy eating habits and improve the overall health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Food Justice Now at the University of Calgary is a student-led organization that focuses on food security and food justice issues on campus. They provide support to students by offering free meal events and education about food security to help alleviate this stressor on students.
The collaboration between the two organizations on February 27th was a great example of community-building and advocacy for food justice. By providing free healthy Korean mandarins and meals, we were able to raise awareness about the importance of food security and the need for accessible and affordable food options on campus.
Frankie, a student and member of Food Justice Now, spoke about the importance of food security for students on campus and she highlighted the fact that 2/3 of students on campus are food insecure.
If you’re passionate about promoting food security in your community, consider getting involved with Fresh Routes and Food Justice Now. Whether it’s volunteering, donating, or simply spreading the word, there are many ways to make a positive impact and help ensure that everyone has access to nutritious food options.