Food Security Response to COVID-19

COVID-19 is straining and exacerbating many issues relating to food insecurity and our food systems. How can we work together during this prolonged crisis, with safety measures in place?

Food For All NB is actively engaged to keep you informed, connected, and engaged in food security for New Brunswick.

Upcoming Provincial COVID-19 Conference Calls:

Coming soon.

In addition, we have compiled these resources to support you and your work:

Stay Connected

• Food For All NB has started a Facebook group on the Food Security Response to COVID-19.
• Want to see the emergency food programs in your area? Consult the NB food programs map.
• Food For All NB has created a dedicated email list to share news and updates related to COVID-19. This is how information is shared relating to provincial conference calls on the food security response to COVID-19. All are welcome to sign up for the email list.

Support Food Businesses

• Huddle has created an online directory of businesses that are open in New Brunswick. And for the Chaleur region, there is MyZoneChaleur.ca.
• Some farmers markets have now made online shopping available: the Dieppe Farmers Market; the Caraquet Regional Market (closed for the season); and the Sackville Farmers Market.
• Food For All NB has crowd-sourced a map of Community Supported Agriculture baskets around the province. (To add to or edit the map, email info@foodforallnb.ca.)
• Many good food bag programs continue to operate at this time, offering whoelsale rates for fresh fruits and vegetables. Consult the NB food programs map to find one near you.

Stay Informed

• Public Health New Brunswick has developed guidance documents to support community preparedness at this time, including safe food handling and how business and emergency food programs can modify their operations.
• Should you or somebody you know need services for food access, financial assistance, etc. the new 211 service is available.

Do you have a resource to add to this list? Email info@foodforallnb.ca.