2021
Make your voice heard on affordable housing in York Region!
Community-based research makes difference in emergency food sector
York Region Food Network virtual cook-along is October 21
Food Network’s compost hub continues growth sparked by pandemic
When voting in the 2021 federal election, vote for a healthier community
Food insecurity is an election issue
York Region youth call for greater diversity in the local food system
It’s time to embrace purchasing with a social purpose
The Charitable Chef offers fun, yummy way to enjoy the outdoors this summer in York Region
York Region Food Network takes foodie fundraiser outdoors
Nourishing York Region beyond the pandemic
Ontario’s 2021 budget signals an unjust recovery
Ontario’s new budget is a missed opportunity for change
Charitable Chef gourmet cooking experience supports York Region Food Network
York Region Food Network partners with King Cole Ducks to fundraise for essential services
Workers must be able to protect public without risking income, food security
York Region Food Network celebrates BIPOC food and history
Demand for community gardens grow during pandemic, says York Region Food Network
Take part in York Region Food Network’s Good Food Challenge
2020
York Region ‘Food Stories’ tell a familiar tale: food matters
Holiday Gift Drive focuses on urgently needed items for community members of all ages
Virtual event gives York Region youth a voice at the table
Taking care of one another beyond COVID-19
You Asked: When will community gardens open in Newmarket?
The unlikely suspect: COVID-19 boosts empathy, collaboration in Vaughan
Coronavirus strips Aurora vegetable gardens of sense of community
1 in 7 faces food insecurity: YRFN hosts virtual event on income security
Gallery: Thoughts of spring draw gardeners to Seedy Saturday (16 photos)
Indigenous seed, land practices highlight of Newmarket’s Seedy Saturday
Popular workshop explores Afro Caribbean culture through food (14 photos)
WinterFresh trivia fun raises funds for community food programs
MAP: 5 Black History Month events to enlighten, educate, entertain in York Region
Black History Month features storytelling, music, dance, art, cuisine
2019
Who decides what we eat? Industry or science? – pdf version
Relaxation and Mindfulness in the Garden
Youth participants learn everything food at first ever Youth Food Festival in Aurora
Food network brings taste of globe to the table (12 photos)
Pop-up Art Hives have community garden buzzing with creativity (10 photos)
To help prevent chronic disease, Ontario should not cut public health funding – pdf version
2017
Kids whip up healthy options as Food Network gets back to basics
‘Garbage food for garbage people’ not solution to hunger
York Region Food Network unveils new logo
Upper Canada Mall market 1 of many upscale grocery stores in York Region
Learn to grow veggies at York Region Food Network’s Seedy Saturday
Seniors build community by sharing food and stories in Richmond Hill
2016
Community gardens help residents know where food comes from
ACE Bakery hosts fundraiser for York Region Food Network
2015
York Region Food Network’s upStream needs cash for crops
Community garden in Markham to end after two decades
York Region leaders hear calls for basic income guarantee
Digging in to nutritious food ideas in York Region
Market Musings – Jan Freedman (scroll to page 5)
2014
The Ripe Idea Puts Excess Fruit to Good Use
Time’s up on food banks: Stonehocker
Thought for Food: Food Charter Champions Resilient Food System
2013
Food bank use jumps 25% here, nationally
York Region develops food charter
Canada can do more to help its hungry, conference told
2012
2012: Newsmaker: York’s Food Network seeks municipality partnership
400K-plus use Ontario food banks: report
Healthy choice should be easy choice
York food network promotes gardening
Network creates York food charter
2011
Draft food charter expected next year
Working poor documentary screened in York
Forget chocolate, poor want healthy food
Anti-poverty duo gain ally in York
2010
Food bank demand highest in 15 years, report states
New poor a ‘disturbing phenomenon’
Hunger report cuts to issue’s core
Spring food drive sets 80,000-pound goal
Farmers needed to help build food guide
