YYC Food Security Fund

The YYC Security Fund is a charitable initiative rooted in the belief that there are better, more holistic ways of addressing food access in Calgary.

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

Help kids in Alberta get dignified and equitable access to fresh, nutritious and affordable food. Donate to the Shaw Charity Classic #ChipinforKids. Shaw will match each donation up to 50%.

To donate: https://t.co/KFubXJLSls

@FreshRoutes @place2give @ShawClassic
#ShawClassic

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

Thanks to @CalgaryCtzn for the feature! We’re excited to share the work we’re doing to strengthen Canada’s food security - because every Calgarian deserves to Dine with Dignity™.
#sustainability #foodsecurity #SupportLocal

Click the link and scroll ⬇️
https://t.co/ilcqmogjSq

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

Local farmers are key to improving food security. Everyone deserves to Dine with Dignity™, we’re bridging the gap between producers and locals in need by providing holistic, equitable and sustainable access to food.@thewalrus https://t.co/ryFGVyJLvP #sustainability #foodsecurity

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

Thanks @CalgaryChamber for having us speak at the #cultivateagsummit. We had a wonderful time sharing our initiative with this fantastic group of innovators and leaders in the agriculture sector.

[Calgary Chamber @CalgaryChamber]

Last, but not least, Zai Mamdani, founder of @yycfoodsecurity shares "Our core belief is to empower people struggling with food security to choose fresh produce and develop a diet that aligns with their health needs."

[Vibrant Communities Calgary - VCC @VibrantCalgary]

Food bank usage was up 44% last year, says @Meaghon. When inflation rates are high and income supports stagnant, struggling Albertans go without many basic needs.
https://t.co/5mOuzRlPBD

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

Thanks for coming out to capture the opening of @weareallkinCA, Dan!

[Place2Give @place2give]

We are pleased to support this initiative through the @yycfoodsecurity
#venturephilanthropy #socialimpact #buylocal
Pay-what-you-want market and cafe pilot launches in Calgary https://t.co/3qG2r7dTAF

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

@lourdesmjuan @LeftoversYYC @audraastevenson @ZaiMamdani @place2give Thanks for all your support Lourdes!

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

The @weareallkinCA pay-what-you-want markets is a timely solution to a rising challenge to food security in #yyc, with a new report from @VibrantCalgary showing Food Bank usage was up 44% in 2021.

[CityNews Calgary @citynewscalgary]

With the goal to increase food access a new pop up food market is making it easier for Calgarians to get the food they need. @CityTara reports.

[Daily Hive Calgary @DailyHiveYYC]

New cafe launches two Calgary spots offering pay-what-you-can pricing https://t.co/xhXV5bsCoP

[LiveWireCalgary @LiveWireCalgary]

ICYMI: New Kin Market and Café lets patrons pay what they want. #yyc #calgary

https://t.co/OfUqy0mjay

[Global Calgary @GlobalCalgary]

Pay-what-you-want market and café brings fresh food, community to Calgarians https://t.co/6aJGbzvM9E #yyc

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

@RachelNotley Thanks so much for sharing this piece about @weareallkinCA market, Rachel! It's such a special project.

[Rachel Notley @RachelNotley]

"We really want people to feel empowered to just give whatever they can. There's no guilt, there's no shame... We understand, you know, everybody's circumstances look different."

Kindness in tough times. ❤️ #yyc https://t.co/sgWnEFa0Po

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

Today we are officially launching The Right to Eat Right, a new report prepared by @mountroyal4u's Institute for Community Prosperity (@CPMRU) that examines how #yyc can grow a more sustainable food system.

Read the report here: https://t.co/LWTapOMo8N

#yycfood #foodsecurity

[YYC Food Security Fund @yycfoodsecurity]

We're so proud to be supporting the @weareallkinCA pay-what-you-want market and café initiative. Congrats to everyone involved for such a fantastic launch!

[Kin @weareallkinCA]

Our official launch is today! Stop by Shawnessy YMCA @YMCA_Calgary between 8am and 3pm to learn more about the Pay-What-You-Want model, and grab some delicious coffee roasted by Motherlode Coffee and donuts from @ritualdoughnuts ☕🍩

[Alice Lam ੯‧̀͡⬮ - Volunteer @alamyyc]

A pay what you want cafe and grocery market is starting up on Jan 10! Such a great idea from @LeftoversYYC and @FreshRoutes @yycfoodsecurity @lourdesmjuan and a great home in @YMCA_Calgary for integrated service! The more people support, the more ppl get helped! #yyc #calgary

[Global Calgary @GlobalCalgary]

New Calgary fund aims to bring stability to the Alberta food industry. #YYC @LeftoversYYC @place2give

[Calgary Herald @calgaryherald]

Calgary food security initiative hopes to feed to those in need, keep the economy going with new campaign https://t.co/6RnyeZbP3D #yyc

[Calgary Guardian @CalgaryGuardian]

In response to the devastating impact COVID-19 has had on the hospitality industry, a new Calgary fund is creating opportunities for local restaurants and food producers to weather the financial storm facing Alberta’s food ecosystem.

#Calgary

https://t.co/0YRrIQn07i