A Community Food Mentor is someone who:
- has completed the CFM Training
- has a passion for food and community
- has an interest in sharing skills and information within the community
- provides reliable, relevant information on food security and sovereignty in NB
- enhances the work of individuals, community groups and organizations involved in community food initiatives
Upon graduation, Community Food Mentors will have increased their knowledge and understanding of:
- how to address food security in their communities
- community strengths and resources
- food literacy, including food safety, food skills, health, climate, where our food comes from, how to grow our food, how to store our food, and how to cook our food
- partnerships and connections with individuals and community organizations
- leadership and community development skills
How do Community Food Mentors help the community?
Through their involvement in Community Food Actions, Community Food Mentors help increase:
- awareness and access to resources and education regarding food security, health, and climate
- food knowledge and preparation skills
- access to local food
- engaging communities to mobilize around their food security priorities
Examples of Community Food Actions include:
- workshops or programming on topics such as cooking, safe food handling, growing and preserving food, foraging, permaculture, and seed saving
- hosting food safety certification training and exam
- starting a collective kitchen, community garden, fresh food bag program, farmers market
- community mobilization to support local procurement
- creating opportunities to celebrate food
