by Admin | Jul 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
LUSH Valley is being supported by the Comox Valley Regional District to create a regional Food Policy Council and we are looking for community collaborators. What is a Food Policy Council? Food Policy Councils (FPCs) are comprised of individuals from all aspects of a...
by Admin | Jul 24, 2019 | Uncategorized
By Andrea Cupelli and Maurita Prato The core issues and underlying root causes of food security are intertwined with issues of poverty, inadequate or precarious housing and other barriers which block access to healthy and culturally appropriate food. On the other end...
by Admin | Jun 13, 2019 | Uncategorized
Come to our AGM to hear more about LUSH Valley’s 2018-19 year, and what new initiatives are in the works. Tour our beautiful Share the Harvest Community Garden, hear about LUSH Valley’s 2018-19 year, and learn about several new and exciting initiatives. We...
by Admin | Jun 6, 2019 | Uncategorized
On Wednesday June 12th, Maurita Prato, Executive Director of LUSH Valley, and Andrea Cupelli, Coordinator of the Comox Valley Coalition to End Homelessness, are teaming up to present their draft action plan entitled ‘Closing the Loop on Food Security –...
by Admin | May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our Vice President and Fruit Tree Program Coordinator, James McKerricher, attended this event on behalf of LUSH Valley. Here’s what he had to say about it: The third annual Gleaning Symposium held in Seattle this year was a unique opportunity to connect with...
