Great Big Crunch 2023
On March 9th, The Nourish and Develop Foundation (TNDF) is joining the Coalition for Healthy School Food in the Great Big Crunch to help advocate for the importance of school…
Fighting Food Deserts in Rural Communities
When I first moved to Cannington 4 years ago, I was faced with the fact that having moved to a smaller town meant that I had fewer options for purchasing…
Litter and Food Systems
Litter and Food Systems We all know how important not littering is for the environment, but have you thought about the impact that litter has on our food systems? Or…
Food Security and Food Systems Questions for Candidates
In advance of the upcoming provincial election on June 2, 2022 we reached out to our local candidates to understand their perspectives on and approaches to food systems and food…
#MentalHealthMonday: Take Care
Today concludes our Mental Health Monday series. The COVID-19 pandemic pushed us to reach out to our community in new ways and the blog gave us space to highlight the…
#MentalHealthMonday: Addressing Food Bank Stigma
Access to food is a human right. Yet, 4.4 million Canadians are food insecure. Food insecurity exists when access to, quality, quantity, and choice of food is interrupted. Factors contributing…
Mobile Food Market 2021 Accessibility Award
The Nourish and Develop Foundation is honoured to receive the 2021 Accessibility Award for our Mobile Food Market! Have you heard about our Mobile Food Market yet? Think -- travelling…
#MentalHealthMonday: Holiday Harmony Hacks
The holidays can be an exciting, joyous time of year, but they rarely present themselves like a picture-perfect Hallmark movie. One study showed up to 64% of people with an…
#MentalHealthMonday: Understanding Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Post-traumatic Stress Disorder was previously associated solely with war veterans who experienced ‘shell shock’ from their time spent in combat. However, Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) is a mental illness that develops…
#MentalHealthMonday: Caregiving
Did you know? In 2018, 1 in 4 Canadians provided care to someone with a health condition, a disability, or problem related to aging. Caregivers are those who provide care to…