LFS350/Projects/2021-Term2/ImmigrantLinkCentreSociety

Project Title

From Pollution to Solution

Organization Name

Immigrant Link Centre Society

Related Course Concepts

Food justice, Food security, Asset-based community development, Social class/income inequality

Organization Information

Organization Name

Immigrant Link Centre Society

Mission and Vision of Organization

ILCS mission is in one of the most important mission nowadays, and that is to prevent food waste as much as possible. Not only do we save resources, energy and time, we also return money to the economy instead of being thrown through still edible food. By donating free food to people, we are helping our nature to be less polluted too. Food donations are coming through grocery chain stores. Food donations are including fresh vegetables, fruits, meats, dairy and deli products, breads and bakery goods. The collected food has been sorted in boxes by volunteers and delivered to less fortunate families, according to their needs and their requests. ILCS is distributing over 250 tons of food value of $ 2,000,000. In this way, we are feeding over 2500 less fortunate people per months. In addition to the free food, the “Win-Win” project has a big impact on saving environment and reducing Methane emission that is 25 times worse than Carbon Dioxide. Not only are we helping people and saving environment, but also we are providing volunteer opportunities for people who are living in the sites and training them how to sort, distribute and save the food. Our goal is to increase number of our beneficiaries, improving access to safe and healthy foods for Canadians at risk of food insecurity and to provide them access to affordable and nutritious food choices.

Guiding Principles + Values

N/A

Contact Information

• Primary Contact Person(s): Igor Bjelac (He/Him)
• Email: [[1]]
• Phone: 6047247028  
• Address:  403 - 206 Therrien St, Coquitlam, BC, V3K 4T5
• Website:   www.ilcs.ca
• Secondary Contact Person: Ali Haeri (He/Him)
• Email: [[2]]

Preferred Method of Contact

• Best method(s) to contact:   Email and/or phone
• Best day(s) to contact:
• Best time(s) to contact:  

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

• N/A

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

Our working area is in Metro Vancouver. All of our beneficiaries are less fortunate people who are in need due to low income, vulnerability, refugees in transition, single parents, youth and seniors. Seventy five people are volunteering in ILCS. We believe that no one should struggle to obtain the necessities of life. Our goal is to increase number of our beneficiaries, improving access to safe and healthy foods for Canadians at risk of food insecurity and to provide them access to affordable and nutritious food choices. 1. Saving Environment 2. Food donation for less fortunate people 3. Volunteering opportunity 4. Social engagement

Main Project Activities

1. Analyzing the data

2. Visit websites

3. Research topic on the internet

Expected Project Deliverable(s)

4 Infographics including:

1. How much ILCS saving food and saving environment monthly.
2. Benefit of saving and selling “Ugly Food” for environment and economy
3. Difference between best before and expiring date
4. Difference between edible food and nonedible (rotten) food

Intended Project Outcome

1. Expanding numbers of beneficiaries
2. Increased Amount of saved food
3. Increased Prevention CO2 emission

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

Preferred Skills and Assets	Passion about saving environment and helping people
Required Skills and Assets	basic computer knowledge
Helpful Additional Language Skills	N/A

Student Assets and Skills (to be developed through the project)

• Deep knowledge of food rescue benefit to Canada
• Familiar with food rescue activities and how it works
• Networking with key person in this market

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

• N/A

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

No

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

Students should review these materials prior to the first partner meeting:

• 1. https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ffoodmesh.ca&token=2TG19SHb2JanaIB5KAxRdUSfCodLWQtKRcenDqdQAvk%3D2. https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.foodrescue.ca&token=W9azCQotJVSPjz6%2FZg8lrYazCAwt3qvP1k4y29iIPms%3D3. www.ilcs.ca 4. https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Filcs.ca&token=irIFEZgcWO2lzkg2d62r8eK0P1sLJzcxbr8uFX8yw3M%3D5. https://proxy.qualtrics.com/proxy/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Filcs.ca%2Fvideos%2F2958647830924097&token=4YYJFKz8v4C7C8n3W34I4ke0mifJSeX0pLD4kMnHWVg%3D

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

The following will be provided at the first community partner meeting:

• 1. Food Rescue tour- (not mandatory)

Expected Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

I hope students will learn about...

• Impact of food waste and how to prevent it. Also, food waste impact on environment

I think students will come to appreciate...

• How valuable food is and the impact of food rescue on environment, energy, resource, money, etc.

Through this project, students will develop...

• Empathy for less fortunate people, rescue food and saving environment

How does the student project contribute to your organization's mission and long-term vision?

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