Regional Food Animators

Food First NL has five Regional Food Animators working across the province to inspire and support community food action! They work with folks across their region to:

  1. Create spaces where people can share what is happening in their area and learn from one another.

  2. Build relationships within regions.

  3. Provide and share resources, information, and guidance.

Project ideas and food actions look different for each region and each community. Some of the things that the Regional Food Animators are working on include:

  • Providing presentations to community groups and schools

  • Meeting and networking with folks in their region

  • Connecting folks with information and resources to support their food actions

Meetings and Events

Regional Meetings

Join our regional meetings to connect and chat about food-related projects, events, and opportunities in your region. Everyone is welcome to join and network with our Food Animators and other passionate folks in your area.

Webinar Recordings

All-Region Food Action Meeting featuring the Western NL Food Hub (YouTube — November 2024)

Community Composting with Viviana Ramírez-Luna of Georgestown Community Compost (YouTube — August 2024)

Adding Country Foods to the Menu in Long-Term Care (YouTube — July 2024)

Sharing the Harvest with Barry Fordham (YouTube — June, 2024)

Food Animator Map

Have questions, comments, or want to chat about food access and food action in your area? Get in touch with your Regional Animator!

 
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Dana Marshall
(Labrador)

dana@foodfirstnl.ca

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Samantha Young
(Western/Northern Peninsula)

samantha@foodfirstnl.ca

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Alison Bennett-James
(Central)

alison@foodfirstnl.ca

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Leah Vatcher
(Eastern Rural)

leah@foodfirstnl.ca

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Les Perry
(Metro/Avalon East)

les@foodfirstnl.ca

Contact

If you have any questions about the Regional Food Animators, please reach out to your Regional Animator (see above), email info@foodfirstnl.ca, or call and leave a message at (709) 237-4026

To request any of the resources on this page in an alternate format, please contact our Communications Coordinator at hello@foodfirstnl.ca