Sharing a passion for food and community!

Food Animators work with Food First NL to develop skills, knowledge, and action to address food issues in St. John’s.

Join us for the Winter/Spring 2022 session - applications are due February 13th!
Apply online with this Google form: https://forms.gle/CdK3TyWqgHcdonhBA

Each Food Animator works on a community food action, with a partner organization. Check out the previous 2021 food animators to learn more about their passions and community food actions!

About the “Food Animators” Program

Through this program people will have training and support to:

• Increase their knowledge of food security and resources

• Explore actions and opportunities to address food security in St. John’s

• Connect with individuals and community groups

• Build leadership and community development skills

Animators should expect to spend a minimum of 20 hours volunteering between March and May 2022.

Workshops have covered a variety of informational and skills-building topics, including how to write funding proposals, market a program, and read food labels. Skill building will be a blend of in-person and online workshops, to cover information on food security in St. John's and food-related skills, including how to host a great meeting, run a food program, write proposals, and other topics. 

Activities and a ‘food action plan’ may include: Prepare and host workshops (virtual/physically distanced) and support the work of individuals, community groups, and organizations involved in community health and food initiatives.

Cost: Thanks to our generous project partners, this program is available at no cost to participants. Animators will receive an honorarium for participating, plus cost of transportation, childcare, or other expenses is reimbursed.

Do you represent a community organization who would like to get involved? Please reach out to sarahcrocker@foodfirstnl.ca