Would you be interested in joining a community food network? The Community Food Forum (CFF) is a network of individuals and organisations interested in improving access to nutritious healthy food for people experiencing disadvantage. The CFFs also aims to empower and educate individuals to be proactive with their health through preparation skills and food choices.
As a member of the CFF you have the opportunity to network with and exchange ideas and information with other members

The aim of the forum is:

• Build networks and greater co-ordination between providers
• Including links and support between NGO’ and government agencies such as ACT Health
• Work towards improving nutritious, free and subsidised food
• Work towards improving food outreach initiatives to the wider community
• Improving infrastructure support within the sector; such as discounted food supplies
• Improving food access – maximizing opportunities for food choice
• Generate ideas and initiatives in the sector

Send an email to actcoss@actcoss.org.au with the message "Subscibe to communtiyfoodforum"

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An inspiring initiative:

Just Enough Faith is a Sydney based Free Meal provider which had its beginnings in 1993 by a restaurateur, and now with a team of volunteers has been growing and expanding to include a 25 acre farm!

Community Kitchens in Victoria

a great method of empowerment for communities.

One Umbrella

based in Melbourne, receives unwanted food and turn it in to nutritious pies and meals for the homeless and hungry

OZ Harvest

currently based only in Sydney and planning to expand to other Capital Cities in Australia. Oz Harvest collects unwanted food from food businesses which they deliver free of charge to non profit organisations to assist with the provision of meals to those experiencing food insecurity

Foodshare

Although not currently running in Australia (American based) this model of food provision is empowering for individuals and communities in engaging them in community activities in exchange for discounted food parcels.

The Community Food Forum (CFF) has over 100 registered individuals who are committed to building a strong and supportive food service network in the ACT and region. They meet occasionally to exchange ideas, discuss issues listen to presentations. The CFF’s key form of interaction is through the ACT CFF email discussion group and any interested party is welcome to join.

Previous minutes of CFF meetings can be viewed here:

14 September 2006

14 June 2006