Our Networks
The Fredericton Food Bank works in close partnership with:
Greater Fredericton Social Innovation Inc. (GFSI) is a social planning council that works to strengthen our community by focusing collective efforts and resources on community defined goals www.fsi-isf.ca
Community Action Group on Homelessness – Purpose to foster communication’s between non-profits agencies and community stakeholders to facilitate collaborative efforts to support individual member agencies on joint responses to homelessness issues with the aim of ending homelessness in Fredericton. – www.cagh.ca
The Supportive Network (SUN) to help transition homeless individuals into a new home of their own.
United Way/Centraide of Central N.B. is an incorporated non-profit charitable organization focused on supporting the healthy development of our community. In addition to running an annual fundraising campaign to support a vital network of human service programs, we work in collaboration with people from political, corporate, labour and social service sectors to create capacity within the communities we serve, and to create community impact. www.unitedwaycentral.com
NB Food Security Action Network vision is that-all New Brunswickers have access to food that is healthy, local, and sustainably produced and harvested. Nbfsanrasanb.workpress.com
NB Community Harvest Gardens Inc - NB Community Harvest Gardens will provide inclusive space for all citizens to garden together within the City of Fredericton. We will create a shared vision to work collaboratively and to cultivate a place for individuals, families and friends to learn about and to experience the rewards of gardening – “to grow food, grow minds and grow community” www.nbchg.org
Plant a Row • Grow a Row builds on the long-standing tradition of gardeners loving to share their harvest with others. It is a people-helping-people program to assist in feeding the hungry in their own communities. Providing fresh food for Food Banks in your community. www.growarow.org/about
Landless Gardners – www.landlessgardeners.blogspot.com
N.B. Association of Food Banks – no web site
Food Banks Canada – (Hunger Day, Hunger Count) – www.foodbankscanada.ca
In addition to participating in initiatives and partnerships such as this, your food bank is also actively advocating for continued improvement in our Province’s poverty reduction policies.