York Region Food Network

York Region Food Network

Grant programResilient Communities Fund
Grant typeResilient Communities Fund
Amount awarded$168,700
Duration24 months
Year2023-2024
Location served
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Simcoe York
Population servedPeople living in low income
Age groupGeneral population (all age groups)
DescriptionOur organization, with a $168,700 Resilient Communities Fund grant over 24 months, will build its resilience and sustainability by hiring a Food System Connector to support individuals, households and organizations in navigating the complexities of the food system so they receive the supports they need.
Grant resultAdapt or add-new program and service delivery to meet the changing needs of the community because of COVID-19. (e.g., Research and development, identify new health and safety processes and required personal protective equipment, technology supports, staffing and volunteer recruitment and training, community consultation to understand emerging needs related to COVID recovery, resource, knowledge and data sharing, feasibility studies), Expand previously adapted programs and services to meet the changing needs of the community because of COVID-19. (e.g., Continue program/service previously adapted to meet needs arising from COVID-19, scale access to program/service previously adapted to meet needs arising from COVID-19, continue programs meeting a community need arising from COVID-19, improve quality of programs already being delivered)
Grant statusActive