Orillia Food Access and Sustainability Working Group

To bring diverse voices together to advise Council on food-related policies, facilitate projects that promote food sovereignty and a healthy, equitable, and sustainable local food system.

The terms of reference include:

• Conducting research and providing advice to Council Committee regarding food policies, proposals, innovative food programs and services, and any matters that are from time to time referred to the working group by Council;
• Supporting the creation, implementation, and review of a food strategy to grow a healthier, more equitable, and sustainable local food system;
• Initiating and implementing projects that promote food sovereignty, community food security, household food security, and the local food system; and,
• Collaborating with other food system partners including, but not limited to, Indigenous peoples; local municipalities; Inclusive Orillia; Simcoe County Food Council; educational institutions; community members and organizations; and local businesses to minimize duplication and optimize available resources.

Meetings are held on the third Thursday of the month. For agendas and meeting notes, visit the Orillia CivicWeb Portal.

City Council recently received and endorsed the Orillia as a community-wide, multi-partner framework to guide collaboration across the local food system and future decision-making within the City of Orillia.

View the Orillia and Area Food Strategy

Join the Working Group at the upcoming Harvesting Community Event showcasing the Orillia and Area Food Strategy. Discover how individuals, businesses, organizations, farmers, educators and community groups are helping shape a stronger local food system across our region and how you can contribute.

When: Tuesday, November 3 from 4:30 PM to 6:30 PM

Where: Orillia Recreation Centre, 255 West Street South, Orillia