Course:Course:LFS350/Projects/W2023/SSC

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Overview

Food Justice Communications

Surrey/White Rock Food Action Coalition (Seeds of Change)

Organization Information

Organization Name

Surrey/White Rock Food Action Coalition (Seeds of Change)

Mission and Vision of Organization

Surrey/White Rock Food Action Coalition is a group of citizens, agencies and other leaders in collaborative food security work. We believe everyone has a contribution to make in advancing food policy and food security in our communities.

Seeds of Change’s main vision is food security for all residents of Surrey through a sustainable and resilient food system.

We have four main focus areas to create change in the food system in Surrey through Seeds of Change Surrey:

  • Income
  • Food literacy
  • Access
  • Distribution

Guiding Principles + Values

Food Availability

This refers at the most basic level, to the presence of healthy food for purchase in the community. We hope to increase the amount of healthy food that is available for consumption.

Food Access

The second area, access, recognizes that although there may be healthy food available within the community, it is not always at a distribution point that can be easily accessed by vulnerable residents. We see significant food deserts in Surrey, or areas where people are not within walking distance of a grocery store. We hope to make it easier for people to reach distribution points for healthy food.

Income

A community may have healthy food available in locations that community members can access, but if those community members lack financial resources to purchase the food then they remain in a state of food insecurity.

Food Literacy

As barriers associated with availability, access, and income are addressed, we want to ensure that Surrey residents know how to make healthy food choices and prepare healthy snacks and meals.

Contact Information

Preferred Method of Contact

  • Best method(s) to contact: Email
  • Best day(s) to contact: Monday-Thursday
  • Best time(s) to contact: Afternoons

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

  • In person, Email, Phone, Zoom, Microsoft Teams

Project Description

Note: This project will take place online

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address?

Seeds of Change has previously created a series of communication documents which highlight the current inequities in food access within Surrey. As we know within food justice work, anti-racism is a central thread tying many aspects of the movement together. For this project, Seeds of Change would like to update three advocacy documents to speak about anti-racism with the food security movement, as well as present these documents in a visually appealing format (ie: Canva, InDesign, or Publisher).

Main Project Activities and Deliverables

  • Conduct an environmental scan on key anti-racism and food justice resources which are relevant to the City of Surrey
  • Update three advocacy documents, including updated design/formatting

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

  • Interest in food justice
  • Knowledge of basic food justice principles
  • Knowledge of graphic design programs an asset (ie: Canva, InDesign)
  • Interest in communication design

Are there any mandatory attendance dates (e.g. special event)?

  • No

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

  • No

How much self-direction is expected from the students?

  • Deciding on the project deliverable(s): Led by community partner
  • Developing the activity plan and timeline: Mostly led by community partner, with some student input
  • Scheduling and initiating the communication plan (e.g. weekly Zoom check-in, biweekly email update, etc.): Equal leadership between students and community partner
  • Implementing the activity plan (e.g. surveying stakeholder groups): Equal leadership between students and community partner
  • Finalizing the deliverable(s): Equal leadership between students and community partner

Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

  • Seeds of Change also supports a Black, African and Caribbean Advisory Committee, which students are welcome to become involved with if it is of interest. We will be hosting an event for Black History Month in February 2022.

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review the following materials prior to the first partner meeting. Additional orientation materials may be provided at the first partner meeting.

Additional Materials

Expected Outcomes

Intended Short-term Project Outcome

Seeds of Change is equipped with updated communication tools, allowing for more effective advocacy (e.g. with Surrey city councilors) regarding the importance of anti-racism work in the food justice movement.

Learning Outcomes

Through this project, I think students will learn about...

  • The importance of emphasizing anti-racism in all work
  • The impact that food justice movements have on increasing community food access
  • Collective Impact as a framework of governance

By working on this project, I think students will develop skills and/or awareness of...

  • The impact that they have on the community! These documents will be used to advocate for change at the City of Surrey Policy level. Seeds of Change has also had the opportunity to present at a number of food security tables across the Lower Mainland, thus strengthening our message and advocating for larger change. We hope that by participating in this project, students will see the significant impact that they can have on their community.

By the end of the project, I believe students will come to appreciate...

  • The importance of policy advocacy work on the local level, and the impact that this advocacy can hold on community food security.
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