Latest Updates / Blog – Nanaimo Foodshare Society

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Summer 50/50 Raffle Fundraiser

By adminAugust 06, 2022Comments Disabled

Help us provide food access to low-income households in Nanaimo! 50/50 raffle tickets can be purchased online at https://nanaimofoodshare.rafflenexus.com/ or in person at the Commercial Street Night Market in Nanaimo, every Thursday from 5pm-9pm.

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Executive Director Announcement

By adminJune 17, 2022Comments Disabled

Nanaimo Foodshare is pleased to introduce our new Executive Director. Paula Masyk is joining Nanaimo Foodshare Society from Ladysmith, where she worked as a Food Security Manager. She has numerous years of experience in the not-for-profit sector and...

New opportunities for 2022

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New opportunities for 2022

By adminFebruary 04, 2022Comments Disabled

A new year brings opportunities. 2022 is just that for Nanaimo Foodshare: a fresh start. Last year we made some changes at the leadership level to strengthen our team and build a foundation that would more effectively meet the opportunities and...

Happy holidays and 2021 in review

Year in Review

Happy holidays and 2021 in review

By adminDecember 20, 2021Comments Disabled

Dear friends of Foodshare, It has been another busy year, with new challenges brought about from the pandemic. Once again, our staff and volunteers have risen to the challenge of continuing to grow our programs and help further food security in...

Annual General Meeting 2020-21

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Annual General Meeting 2020-21

By adminSeptember 16, 2021Comments Disabled

Nanaimo Foodshare Society held its annual Annual General Meeting virtually via Zoom on Wednesday, September 29, 2021 from 6:30-7:30 pm. During this session, the Board Chair and staff gave an overview of program activity from July 1, 2020 through June...

Five Acre Farm Community Consultation

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Five Acre Farm Community Consultation

By adminMay 06, 20212 Comments

Soon, the City of Nanaimo’s Park Plan for Five Acres will be presented, and the community consultation process will begin. We hope you will take an active interest, observing the plans and providing feedback.

2020 Year in Review

Year in Review

2020 Year in Review

By adminNovember 13, 2020Comments Disabled

In our last fiscal year (07/01/19-06/31/20), Nanaimo Foodshare turned 20! And what an eventful year 2019/2020 has been for Foodshare. We continued to run diverse programs which celebrate and align with our vision of ‘Our community food systems provide...

Nanaimo Foodshare Society receives $25,000 donation from Rotary Club of Nanaimo

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Nanaimo Foodshare Society receives $25,000 donation from Rotary Club of Nanaimo

By adminApril 21, 2020Comments Disabled

Nanaimo, BC – April 23, 2020 – The Nanaimo Foodshare Society has received a $25,000 donation from the Rotary Club of Nanaimo. The funds will help the non-profit association purchase a walk-in cooler to house fruits and vegetables grown at their...

COVID-19 and food security

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COVID-19 and food security

By adminMarch 21, 2020Comments Disabled

In this current and ever-changing climate of COVID-19, we understand that now is the time for action to protect our local food system, and provide support to the Nanaimo Community. Nanaimo Foodshare has been working (from home!) to ensure local...

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Food skills classes

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Food skills classes

By adminFebruary 11, 2020Comments Disabled

For the past several years, Nanaimo Foodshare has run the BC Farmers’ Market Nutrition Coupon Program (BCFMNCP) for low-income families and seniors in partnership with the Island Roots Market at Beban Park. This is a 16-week program that offers eligible...