Food Share
Revitalizing, Rescuing, Juicing + Jarring for Community Resilience
The Food Share Program brings islanders together to harvest, share, and celebrate the abundance of locally grown food.
The Food Share Program brings our community together to ensure that good local food doesn’t go to waste. Each harvest season, teams of volunteers pick surplus fruit from farms, orchards and backyard trees across Salt Spring Island.
The harvest is shared between tree owners, volunteer pickers and community organizations, including the food bank, Gabriel's Kitchen and other local food programs. Food Share also turns abundant apples into fresh juice through our community juicing program and brings people together to share, process and preserve seasonal food.
By rescuing and redistributing local abundance, Food Share strengthens food security, reduces waste and keeps good food circulating in our community.
Get Involved
FOOD EXCHANGES
From June to December, come to Burgoyne Valley Community Farm or the Farmers Institute to exchange homegrown or homemade foods, enjoy music, jamming and conversation. Share your abundance and be part of the growing community!
DATES: September 1, 5:30 -7:30 Burgoyne Valley Community Farm
September 8, 11-1 Farmers Institute
September 15, 5:30 -7:30 Burgoyne Valley Community Farm
September 22, 11-1 Farmers Institute
September 29, 5:30 -7:30 Burgoyne Valley Community Farm
October 6, 11-1 Farmers Institute
October 13, 5:30 -7:30 Burgoyne Valley Community Farm