The BC Food Systems Network links people all over the province involved in community-level action related to food. The Network highlights the way food issues cross cultures, sectors, and age groups. Through social media, email networks and annual meetings, they share insights, initiatives, strategies and critical analysis of events in the food system. They hold an Annual Gathering every year where they share their work and exchange ideas.

 The BC Food Systems Network is committed to principles of dignity, independence, integration, and equal opportunity and use Tides Canada’s Accessibility Policy and Plan for working with people with disabilities.  Membership in the Network is open to any person or group who supports their mission and democratic, inclusive process. Check them out: http://bcfsn.org/

This guide was designed to assist community groups to start a community kitchen. It includes a sample kitchen policy, basic kitchen supplies, food safety guidelines, among other useful tools and support materials

http://www.foodsecuritynews.com/Publications/Community_Kitchen_Best_Practices_Toolkit.pdf

This toolkit is designed to assist community groups who want to start a bulk buying club in their community.

http://www.foodsecuritynews.com/Publications/Bulk_Buying_Club_Best_Practices_Toolkit.pdf

What is a Bulk Buying Club?

A bulk buying club is a group of people with similar food preferences who come together to buy food in bulk. All participants of a bulk buying club are involved in the planning, shopping, sorting, and delivering of food. These clubs enable individuals to work with a group of like-minded people to get more with their food dollars.

All Bulk Buying Clubs have the same underlying purpose: to provide nutritious food at a lower cost for a group of people.