Our History

The Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador (FSN) is a provincial, membership-based, non-profit organization which began in 1998 in St. John’s, NL. Our mission is to actively promote comprehensive, community-based solutions to ensure access to adequate and healthy food for all. We work to raise public awareness about food security issues in this province, and to bring these issues to the attention of various decision-makers, communities, groups, and organizations. Our members include individuals and organizations throughout the province who are involved in; health care, education, farming, community development, family services, anti-poverty work, emergency food aid, school nutrition programs, and environmental protection.

Our Objectives

• to identify and define the impact of hunger on the people of Newfoundland & Labrador
• to involve people who are at high risk of food insecurity in all aspects of the Food Security Network
• to describe the nature of the food security problem locally
• to educate people about the concept of food security
• to foster dialogue and joint action on food security - locally, nationally and internationally.

The following document is a presentation of the History of FSN Newfoundland and Labrador.

Activities

To raise awareness about food security and insecurity in this province, Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador participates in:

• World Food Day events
• human rights events
• public forums, conferences
• workshops, community consultations, presentations
• displays at festivals

Food Secure Canada Food Security Network of Newfoundland & Labrador is a founding member of the national food security organization, Food Secure Canada . We also participate in Atlantic Canadian food security initiatives.

Our organizational members include…

• Department of Health & Community Services
• Newfoundland & Labrador Association of Social Workers
• Eastern Health
• Western Health
• Kids Eat Smart
• Sisters of Mercy
• School Milk Foundation of Newfoundland and Labrador
• The Organic Farm
• Organization for Community Action Initiatives
• Bridges to Hope Food Aid Centre
• Dietitians of Newfoundland and Labrador
• Newfoundland & Labrador Public Health Association

Getting Involved

Membership in the Food Security Network is open to all individuals and organizations committed to our mission and objectives. Download the membership form here. FSN depends on its committees and working groups to carry out its activities and projects. These volunteer opportunities include fundraising, promotion, Newsmagazine, membership, and events such as the World Food Day celebration and other community-based initiatives around food security.

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