Let's Talk About Food
The mission of the Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council is to encourage and facilitate dialogue and collaboration among food related organizations, agencies, services, food producers and distributors, consumers, business and government to develop strategies for the promotion and facilitation of the vision and bring it to action. More about us...-
CKFPC is looking for members of the community to join their workgroups!
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The Chatham-Kent Food Policy Council is looking for volunteers from staff of community organizations and community members who have an interest in any sector of Chatham-Kent’s food system and would like to be a part of this council.
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VOLUNTEER-CK GLEANING PROJECT The CK Gleaning Project works with volunteers to harvest left over produce from local farmers. Get involved today!
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CK Food Policy Council Strategic Plan 2025-2027
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What is Food Insecurity? Food insecurity is the inadequate/insecure access to food because of a lack of money.
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Check out CKFPC’s recent advocacy on supporting a basic income guarantee.
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COMMUNITY PROGRAMS
CK GLEANING PROJECT
The gleaning program connects food producers who have surplus produce with neighbours and community food programs through relationship building, experiential learning and volunteer engagement.
EMERGENCY FOOD SUPPORTS
If you or someone you know is in need of food, the Municipality of Chatham-Kent’s website has a list of emergency food supports. Please visit https://www.chatham-kent.ca/community/Pages/Holiday-Food-Resources.aspx
COMMUNITY GARDENS
Also known as urban agriculture, community gardens allow individuals and family to have access to land to grow their own food.
STUDENT NUTRITION PROGRAM
The CK Student Nutrition Program offers a nutritious breakfast, lunch or snack, to all children with no barriers or discrimination.