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Canadian Source to Supper Network
A CANADIAN NON-PROFIT CORPORATION
ABOUT
Who we are
The Canadian Source-to-Supper Network is a Canadian non-profit corporation focused on food education, food access, community food security, research and collaborative initiatives. Based in Prince Edward Island, we develop and support practical programs that help strengthen the connections between local food, communities and households.
WE DON'T WORK ALONE
Our own programs, strengthened by collaboration
While we have our own programs and initiatives, we also work with PEI Food Strong Inc., PEI Cooks, PEI Good Eats and other Food Strong Network members when our work intersects.
That may mean sharing community insight, helping shape or test ideas, supporting outreach, contributing research, connecting people and organizations, or collaborating on initiatives that benefit from more than one part of the network.
We also work with municipalities, community organizations, schools, researchers, producers, businesses and government when their involvement can help turn a good idea into practical action.
THE FOOD STRONG NETWORK
Connected by a shared source-to-supper mission
The Food Strong Network is a connected ecosystem of programs, platforms and people working toward a stronger, more resilient food system for Prince Edward Island. It began with a few simple questions: what do we need, and what do we already have that is not being used - and how do we put it to work?
The ecosystem spans food education, community cooking, food security, content and advocacy - all built around the belief that community is the engine of a healthy food system. From farm to table, from producer to household, every part of the ecosystem is connected by a single thread: source to supper.
"What do we need, and what do we already have that is not being used? How do we put it to work?"
OUR ROLE
A non-profit member of the Food Strong Network
The Canadian Source-to-Supper Network develops and delivers its own non-profit programs and initiatives, conducts research, supports public education and advocates around issues affecting food access, food knowledge and community food security.
We work alongside PEI Food Strong Inc., PEI Cooks, PEI Good Eats and other Food Strong Network members, while maintaining our own legal structure, governance and responsibilities.
THE FOOD STRONG NETWORK STRUCTURE
Different organizations, individuals and platforms, connected by a shared source-to-supper mission
Non-Profit Organization
Canadian Source-to-Supper Network
A Canadian non-profit corporation delivering community programs, food education, research, advocacy and collaborative initiatives.
Food Education Program
PEI Cooks
Consumer-facing food education program offering practical cooking resources, workshops and community activities.
Community Partners
Municipal and Community Partners
We work with municipalities and community organizations that host programs, provide space, support outreach and help connect us with local residents.
Retail and Market Partners
Food Vendors, Grocers and Farmers Markets
We work with food vendors, grocers and markets on community initiatives, local food promotion and better connections between households and the food available to them.
Research and Innovation Partners
Researchers, Innovators and Value-Add Developers
We collaborate on research, testing, community insight and projects that explore new ways to use and strengthen local food resources.
For-Profit Social Enterprise
PEI Food Strong Inc.
A Canadian for-profit social enterprise focused on commercial strategy, shared infrastructure, food transformation and market development.
Community Platform
PEI Good Eats
A Facebook group connecting more than 23,000 home cooks with recipes, home cooking tips, local food, stretching their food dollars, waste reduction and Island producers and vendors.
Collaborators
NGO, Charity and Community Organization Collaborators
We work alongside organizations with shared goals, combining knowledge, volunteers, facilities and community reach where collaboration makes sense.
Producers and Makers
Food Producers, Makers, Farmers, Fishers, Butchers and Bakers
We connect with the people who grow, catch, raise, make and prepare food across PEI, bringing their knowledge and experience into community programs and initiatives.
Economic and Infrastructure Partners
Investors, Economic Development Authorities, Chambers, Infrastructure Developers and Lenders
We engage with organizations that can help support the facilities, investment and infrastructure needed for stronger community and local food initiatives.
OUR VALUES
Nothing Wasted
We look for value in what is overlooked, including food, knowledge, skills and community capacity, and find practical ways to put it to work.
Community First
Our programs and partnerships start with the needs, experience and priorities of the communities we serve.
Working Together
We believe stronger results come from bringing people, organizations and ideas together around shared goals.
GOVERNANCE
How we are governed
The Canadian Source-to-Supper Network is registered as a Federal not-for-profit corporation, has a volunteer board of directors and operates on a not-for-profit basis.
FULL LEGAL NAME
Canadian Source-to-Supper Network
INCORPORATED UNDER
Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act
FEDERAL CORPORATION NUMBER
1818966-8
PROVINCE OF OPERATION
Prince Edward Island, Canada
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Parry Aftab
Director and Executive Director
Heather McLaren
Director
Allan McCullough
Director
Josee Jenkins
Director