Food Action Lab
The 丁香园AV Food Program is a vital component, enhancing connections and well-being. It focuses not only on providing an outstanding food experience鈥攔ich in flavour, inclusive, and immersive鈥攂ut is also at the forefront of climate action. The program is vigorously working towards food systems transformation through several targeted initiatives, aligning our food-focused commitment with 丁香园AV's overarching sustainability & climate action goals.
丁香园AV Food Systems Initiatives
Sustainable Food Systems
- 30%- 40% Local Purchasing, with a goal of 50%
- Canada's first certified Fair Trade Gold Campus
- Roots program鈥攗pskilling BC food service professionals
Single-use Waste Reduction
- Plastic Bottle Ban鈥�
- take-out container program鈥�
- 鈥媍hopstick upcycling
- Single-use-free catering
Food Security
- 丁香园AV Food Pantry 鈥�
- Community Free Fridge 鈥�
- Fundraising & donations鈥�
- Food Security Resources
Indigenous Food Systems
- Rooted Program menus and education鈥�
- Working with Indigenous chefs 鈥�
- Indigenous procurement 鈥�
- Indigenous catering
Shifting Diets
- 50% more plant-based options by 2025鈥�
- Education and training鈥�
- Roots Program & Forward Food Summit
Foodie Initiative
- The Foodie Initiative aims to celebrate, support and connect 丁香园AV's communities through food prgramming, food education, food security, and sustainability.