LFS350/Projects/2021-Term2/RichmondFoodSecuritySociety2

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Overview

Project Title

Local Food Hub

Organization Name

Richmond Food Security Society

Keywords

Related Course Concepts

Food justice, Food security, Asset-based community development, Social class/income inequality, Cultural identities, Racism, Colonialism, Indigenous food sovereignty

Organization Information

Organization Name

Richmond Food Security Society

Mission and Vision of Organization

Societal Vision: Healthy people, community, and environment.

Mission: Engaging a resilient local food system through education, advocacy, and community building initiatives

Guiding Principles + Values

We live our values: Authenticity Impactful Sustainable Collaborative Tree Shakers

Contact Information

  • Primary Contact Person(s): Ian
  • Email: [[1]]
  • Phone: 7786819264  
  • Address:  7611 Ash St, Richmond, BC V6Y 2S2
  • Website:   www.richmondfoodsecurity.org

Preferred Method of Contact

  • Best method(s) to contact: Email
  • Best day(s) to contact:Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays
  • Best time(s) to contact: Mornings

Preferred Platform(s) for Remote Collaboration

N/A

Project Description

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

RFSS is looking to run a feasibility study to assess various community food hub models and find one that meets the needs of the Richmond community. Students will set the groundwork for our organization to advocate for systemic change in the local food system. We hope to transform the archaic charity-based food security model into one that is collaborative, cohesive, empowering and inclusive.

Main Project Activities

  • Develop and implement systems to evaluate programs qualitatively and quantitatively ­
  • Keep organized and thorough operational records of program data, results, contacts, and operational details
  • Develop an understanding of the nonprofit world under an equity lens
  • Collaborate and adhere to asset based community development principles

Expected Project Deliverable(s)

1 Environmental Scan and Options Paper including:

  • Environmental scan- researching and report on existing models of community food hubs
  • Assess gaps and needs within the Richmond community through virtual meetings with key stakeholders
  • Synthesize research data and compile and provide feedback on a feasible model for Richmond­. We need to move towards systemic change, shifting away from a charity model

Intended Project Outcome

  • RFSS will have a better understanding of various food hub models that could work in Richmond -
  • RFSS will be able to look at ways to collaborate for systemic change

Student Assets and Skills (preferred or required)

Preferred Skills and Assets research, communication - written and verbal, report writing, project management
Required Skills and Assets research, team work, synthesizing data,
Helpful Additional Language Skills N/A

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

  • Be part of the thriving food security and urban agriculture movement
  • Develop an understanding of the nonprofit world under an equity lens
  • Collaborate and adhere to asset based community development principles
  • Work with key Richmond stakeholders

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

  • No

Is a criminal record search (CRS) required?

No

If a criminal record search is required, when should the process be initiated?  

N/A


Preferred Days of Week and Hours

N/A


Related Community Service Opportunities for Students

N/A

Required Reading

Project/Partner Orientation Materials

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

Additional Project/Partner Orientation Materials

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

  • N/A

Expected Outcomes

Learning Outcomes

I hope students will learn about...

  • local community needs

I think students will come to appreciate...

  • the power of NPO's

Through this project, students will develop...

  • an understating of the nature of non-profits and the challenges inherent to systemic change

Organizational Outcomes

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

  • advocating for systemic change.
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