LFS350/Projects/2021-Term2/LittleMountainNH

Project Title

Local Love Food Hub Support for Seniors

Related Course Concepts

Food justice, Food security, Social class/income inequality, Cultural identities

Organization Information

Mission and Vision of Organization

Mission and Vision of Organization Our MISSION To develop and facilitate social, educational, cultural and recreational programs and initiatives that strengthen neighbourhood life for a diverse group of community members. What is our vision? To connect, engage and empower community members to create a vibrant, inclusive and caring neighbourhood.

Guiding Principles + Values

Guiding Principles + Values Core Values Diversity - We value diversity of backgrounds, circumstances and opinions and strive to include all members of the community as equals. Responsiveness - We are responsive to the ever changing needs of our participants and stakeholders by being open, flexible and proactive in how we meet their needs. Integrity - We operate with a high level of integrity, transparency, honesty and respectfulness in everything that we do. Engagement - We stimulate staff, volunteers and neighbours to listen, connect, partner and engage with our programs and one-another. Accessible - We provide welcoming, affordable and accessible services. Caring - We strive to provide a fun, caring, and safe space that fosters compassion and respect. Excellence - We strive for excellence in everything we do by delivering innovative, professional and effective programs that make efficient use of our limited resources. Empowerment - We empower our participants, staff, volunteers and the greater community through learning, skill development and teaching.

Contact Information

• Primary Contact Person(s): Joanne Mackinnon (She/Her)
• Email: [mackinnon@lmnhs.bc.ca|joanne_mackinnon@lmnhs.bc.ca]
• Phone: 778-998-3471  
• Address:  3981 Main Street, Vancouver, BC V5V 3P3
• Website:   lmnhs.bc.ca and rileyparkgarden.org
• Secondary Contact Person: Art Bomke (He/Him)
• Email: [[1]]

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Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

• No

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

Context: What challenge or issue does the project aim to address? Food security during covid specifically for seniors and how to safely re-engage them in other programs and projects. We are serving 30-40 seniors weekly with a food bag and produce from the gardens, urban farmers and farmers market; meals for seniors delivered; and grocery gift cards. Seniors are a vulnerable population and we need to identify the gaps in food programs, and services. We want to increase our outreach to other seniors in the community who need extra supports at this time. This includes residents at LM Court, CityHeights, Modular Housing and participants in the seniors programs at the community centres in LMRP.

Main Project Activities

1. Review LFS 350 Fall Final Report
2. Create a survey
3. Conduct the Survey to seniors - online, phone.
4. Compile recipes for local harvested produce with culturally specific 'adaptations' of recipes for local produce that seniors want to learn
5. Outreach to other seniors in the community to promote the seniors meals, Veggie Bags and food bank supports and gift cards

Expected Project Deliverable(s)

• 1 survey developed to administer to seniors in the LMRP social housing complexes and in our programs currently (Zoom LineDancing and the Knitting Circle)
• 1 Poster for distribution at the housing sites letting residents asking them to get in touch with us; complete survey
• 1 Report analyzing the surveys and recommendations on how to safely re-engage seniors into programs; and what food programs/ veggies do they want
• 1 literature and best practices review (created)

Intended Project Outcome

• Administer a survey to seniors in the community Increase awareness in the seniors complexes and programs of our activities/survey
• Provide seniors with the veggies they want to eat and cook with

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

Preferred Skills and Assets	N/A
Required Skills and Assets	survey creation, data analysis, communication, ease to pick up phone and call seniors, create marketing posters
Helpful Additional Language Skills	Cantonese

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

• research
• Survey administration
• Evaluation of survey results to make effective recommendations
• Effective outreach to seniors

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

• No

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:

• LFS 350 Fall Term Final Report rileyparkgarden.org lmnhs.bc.ca

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

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

• Not at this time. When we meet up with the students, we can identify other support materials.

Expected Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

I hope students will learn about...

• food security issues for seniors,

I think students will come to appreciate...

• how we are adapting to Covid and growing food to support those who need extra help at this time, how we can grow what community members want to eat

Through this project, students will develop...

• research skills, project planning, communication skills

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

• making all our community members food secure.

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