Jenna ZardoNov 18, 20192 minThe Wonders of GardeningI love going to the garden to be with the plants. The sense of smell is said to be the most powerful memory inducer of all the senses....
Lindsay RN - SMDHUJul 29, 20192 minGardening and physical activity - what's the link?Did you know that gardening is a great way to be physically active? Not only does gardening get us moving in ways that are good for our...
Jenna ZardoMar 15, 20192 minMy thoughts about “Will Write for Food” by Dianne JacobThis book reveals a very thoughtful, informative and comprehensive journey through the challenges and opportunities available to inspired...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUMar 6, 20191 minThe New Canada's Food GuideHealth Canada released a new and completely refreshed Canada’s Food Guide on January 22, 2019. The new Food Guide encourages Canadians...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUDec 17, 20182 minHealthy Eating and Meal PlanningEating well is good for your body and your mind. Eating a variety of foods can make you feel good overall, give you energy, improve your...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUNov 19, 20182 minHousehold Food Insecurity in Simcoe and Muskoka – Nutritious Food BasketThe Simcoe Muskoka District Health Unit (SMDHU) conducts the Nutritious Food Basket (NFB) survey every year. The survey is conducted in 6...
Jenna ZardoOct 24, 20183 minBarrie Good Food Box October Newsletter HEALTHY EATING COMMUNITY COOKING CLASS We invite you to our 6 week long Cooking UP community cooking classes! Our community cooking...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUOct 16, 20182 minHousehold Food Insecurity – No Money for Food is Cent$lessImagine not having the money to put healthy food on the table. Or enough money left over to then pay for rent and other basics like...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUSep 5, 20182 minUrban AgricultureHave you ever heard of urban agriculture? And if you have heard of it, have you ever considered getting involved in local urban...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUJul 30, 20182 minHealthy Food Systems – The Importance of Local FoodDid you know that how a community is designed can impact your ability to access safe, dependable and affordable nutritious food?...
Jenna ZardoJun 27, 20181 minCooking UP CommunityUrban Pantry's community kitchens program - "Cooking UP" - launched last week with its first 6-week series of food skills workshops. The...
Jenna ZardoMay 28, 20183 minWhy I got involved with Urban PantryWe asked some of our steering committee members what inspired them to get involved with Urban Pantry. Here is what they had to say: “I...
-May 3, 20182 minInspiration in "The New Farm"Book Review: The New Farm by Brent Preston With spring's arrival, many of us prepare to build a garden. This is the perfect season to...
Lindsay RN - SMDHUApr 24, 20182 minJane's WalkThere is an upcoming opportunity in the City of Barrie that Urban Pantry wants to share with you! A Jane’s Walk, which is being organized...
Jenna ZardoApr 16, 20181 minWhat is Urban Pantry?In 2016, two community food programs partnered under a Seed grant to form the Urban Pantry Project, a partnership of FruitShare Barrie...