Shuswap Family Boxes are now being distributed to 55 families each month!
Everyone has the right to food that supports health and wellbeing. These boxes are filled with fresh, locally sourced food that supports both our farmers and families!
We thank the First Nations Education Steering Committee, Rotary Club of Salmon Arm, Metis Association and many others for their contributions!
Our Mission
Building community around food and raising awareness on issues of food security, food sovereignty and sustainable food systems.
Community Projects
Shuswap Food Conversations
COMING SOON!! This year, due to COVID-19 we are partnering with Voice of the Shuswap to offer Food Conversations on the radio! Join Warren Bell and Steve Corrie to explore various topics surrounding food, gardening and your health. First program scheduled for Friday, January 22, 2020!
Food Literacy in Schools
On Foodie Fridays, we take over the Jackson Junction to offer all students a free soup, bun and fruit, using seasonal, locally-sourced ingredients whenever possible! This programs nourishes students and introduces them to new flavours. In the past, we have also run Kindiebuddies, an intergenerational cooking program that connects the young and the young-at-heart to prepare and share lunch together!
Shuswap Community Teaching Garden
In partnership with the Shuswap Family Resource Centre, our community teaching garden engages new learners, as well as seasoned gardeners, in growing food! All excess is donated to Second Harvest. If you would like to be involved, Contact Melanie at secretary@shuswapfood.ca
Downtown Farmers' Market - Salmon Arm (CLOSED UNTIL MAY)
Downtown Farmer’s Market will run May 22nd- Oct.10th, from 9 am -1:00 pm at the Ross Street Plaza Downtown Salmon Arm. In view of the current Covid situation, we will be running an online market this year. Stay tuned!
Contact: farmersmarket@shuswapfood.ca
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Did you know…Shuswap Food Action Society became a registered charity in January 2020!
Our Vision
We envision a Shuswap where everyone has access to healthy, affordable food in a sustainable and equitable local food economy.