Welcome to the York Region Community Food Asset Map!
This map is a valuable resource designed to highlight the food-related resources and services available across York Region. Whether you’re a service provider, business, policy maker or researcher, this map will help you navigate the region’s food system, promote connections, and identify gaps in services to better support community needs.
Understanding the Map
The Community Food Asset Map showcases various food assets including community programs, gardens, growing resources, school food initiatives, farms, and transportation and mobile services. It is a tool to foster partnerships among service providers and other organizations or businesses, while also serving as a baseline tool for policy, planning and advocacy.
Even though this map provides an overview of the food resources in the region, it’s important to note that it is a snapshot in time and not kept up to date with service hours or program changes. Additionally, not all services mapped are open to the public. For those seeking food supports like food banks or community meals, please visit 211 online or call/text 2-1-1.
Key Features
This interactive map categorizes assets into six distinct groups:
- Agriculture: Farms open to the public, farmers markets, and farm-focused education.
- Community Programs: Non-profit, private, and public food programs aimed at increasing food access and building community.
- Gardens & Growing: Community gardens, community farms, and growing resources for public use.
- School Food: Initiatives like meal programs, pantries, and gardens within schools.
- Transportation & Mobile Services: Non-profit transport and mobile emergency support services that reduce barriers to food access.
- Other: Various initiatives connected to food access and farming, including education, social housing, and more.
Click on any point on the map to view detailed information about each asset, including location, services provided, contact details, and whether they are open to the public. For more information, you can also visit external links directly from the map.
Who Should Use This Map?
The York Region Food Asset Map is a tool for:
- Service Providers and Businesses: To connect with other local food initiatives and identify opportunities for collaboration.
- Researchers: To explore the food system, access data, and connect with potential research partners.
- Community Members: To learn more about the food resources in York Region.
- Policy Makers and Advocates: To understand gaps in services and to use the map for planning and advocacy to build a stronger food system.
Additional Resources
For those seeking food supports like food banks or community meals, please visit 211 online or call/text 2-1-1.
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Map Support
For technical support, questions, or feedback about the map contact us at yorkregionfoodcouncil@gmail.com. Please note that email responses may be delayed.
Explore, connect, and help build a stronger food community in York Region!