Ratification of the Emergency Food Plan

Today the Thunder Bay + Area Food Strategy (TBAFS), in partnership with the City of Thunder Bay and nine non-profit organizations who make up Thunder Bay’s essential food access infrastructure, are celebrating the official ratification of the first Emergency Food Plan for Thunder Bay. “This is a huge accomplishment born of collaboration and a dedication […]

2023 Community Food System Report Card Released

Today, the Thunder Bay + Area Food Strategy released the 2023 Community Food System Report Card, which provides an updated snapshot of the trends, challenges, and opportunities related to Thunder Bay’s regional food  system. There has been an array of pressures impacting our local food system in recent years, ranging from climate change to Covid to the war […]

Background Report for the Emergency Food Plan

During the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, the increased need to access barrier-free food for vulnerable people was made clear. While the response by service-providing organizations was both impactful and effective, it became clear that better community-level coordination for food access during emergencies would benefit both recipients and providers. The catalyst for this project […]

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