NorWest Co-op CFC

We bring people together to grow, cook, share and advocate for good food. Part of @norwestcoop.

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High food prices have made some of us have to make the impossible decision between paying rent or purchasing food.

Donate today https://t.co/1tiOVWy0QE

Good Food Builds Better Communities!
#GoodFoodBuildsBetterCommunities #NorWestCFC #cfccanada

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Giving Tuesday - Last chance to donate and Increase your impact!
CanadaHelps has offered to match 1% of all donations made through their site up to $25,000.
https://t.co/1tiOVWxt16
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Giving Tuesday - Give the Gift of Good Food

CanadaHelps has offered to match 1% of all donations made through their site up to $25,000.

Donate Today and Increase your impact!
https://t.co/1tiOVWy0QE

Terms
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#GoodFoodBuildsBetterCommunities #NorWestCFC

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Tomorrow is Giving Tuesday; Give the Gift of Good Food!

One in five Canadians are unable to put food on their tables regularly.

We need your help!
DONATE TODAY https://t.co/1tiOVWy0QE

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Keep your compost Aerated.

When adding new items, make sure you mix up the contents so oxygen can enter the pile and break down the materials effectively.

#Composting #JoinUs #NorWestCFC

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When Composting, a bigger pile is better because the more compost you have the more heat you'll have -- which helps speed up the composting process. However, Don't build your pile too big. Generally, you don't want your pile much larger than 3 by 3 Feet.

#NorWestCFC #Compost

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A huge thank you to Bethany from @PeakOfTheMarket and the @Wpg_BlueBombers for their continuous monthly donations of fresh produce. This was a great haul, Potatoes, Onions, and Cucumbers! You rock!

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Tip 1: Don't Throw away your kitchen scraps
Kitchen scraps are typically high in nitrogen, which helps speed up the composting process by heating it up. Egg shells, coffee grounds, fruit and vegetable peels are all great for your compost.
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A huge shoutout to @VolunteenWpg for their great work in the Community! Thanks for coming down to our Traditional Medicine Teaching last Friday.

We look forward to having you help out on the Urban Farm next week.

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Thanks to our amazing volunteers, Hussein and Ruben, for all of their hard work shoveling, weeding, and more! The farm could not happen without your help. You are awesome!

Join Us on Wednesdays
10AM to NOON
Behind Billy Mosienko Arena
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Tip 7: Get the right soil.

It's smart to invest in lightweight, sterile commercial potting mix that won't pack down, so plant roots can grow deep and strong.
Dirt from outside could be have microscopic pests and diseases in it and up damaging your plants.

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Thank you very much to Felicia and Shayna from @SafewayCanada for all of your help at our Urban Farm last Friday.

You are Amaaaaazzziiiing!

Join Us on Wednesdays at the Urban farm
10am - Noon
Between Billy Mosienko Arena and the Soccer Field.

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In our war against the ground squirrels, we have decided to block the farm from sight by building walls. We have plans for a moat, drawbridge and guard towers, too.

Join Us on Wednesdays from 10am - Noon
Between Billy Mosienko Arena and the Soccer Field

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Tip #6: Choose the right containers

General rule for Soil Depth (inches)
Greens like lettuce, spinach, and kale > 5".
Small bush or Vines like Peas, Beans, Cucumbers, peppers > 7".
Root Veg like Beets, carrots, turnips and potatoes > 12".

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A big thank you to the Golden Friends from Weston Community Club for coming to help us on the Urban Farm.

You are truly amaa-zing!

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Food Foundations
Tip 5: Create a Plan
Having a plan in advance is a great way to save money and effort. This way you can plan out where to put plants and figure out how best to attend to individual plants' needs which is especially important for a beginner.
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Happy America Day to all of our American Friends, Family and Neighbours.
We hope you have a fantastic day celebrating your country by blowing up a small piece of it!
#IndependenceDay2023 #NorWestCFC

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We wish everyone a HAPPY CANADA DAY!

I hope everyone has a great time spending it with Family, Friends, and Neighbours.

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Join us on Wednesday after lunch for information about getting support when facing eviction due to unpaid rent or utility bills.
Rent Relief Team Outreach
July 5 between 1:00PM to 3:30PM
NorWest Community Food Centre
103 - 61 Tyndall Ave
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Congratulations to @Disabilitywp for their fantastic work getting Bill C-22 passed as law. We are proud to be a part this campaign and look forward to seeing in come to fruition.

#NorWestCFC #JoinUs #NothingAboutUsWithoutUs #EndDisabilityPoverty #BudgetTheBenefit