It's cold out there. The Coldest Night of the Year is a covid-safe, family-friendly walk to raise money for charities serving people experiencing hunger, hurt and homelessness. Walk with us (virtually) in the Shuswap on February 20, 2021 – there’s a place for everyone! For an optional curated route available through February, see our 2km and 5km map around Downtown Salmon Arm. Grow Your Awareness by watching for informative signs in participating business windows along this route.
Shuswap Food Action Society is dedicated to turning ideas into ACTION to address the food insecurity affecting many members of our community. We believe everybody has the right to affordable, safe & nutritious food & we are determined to leave no one behind!
We work cooperatively with other non-profit groups, local farmers & food producers to create increased access to healthy local foods.
Shuswap Family Boxes: provide FREE local food to families in need while supporting our local farmers by purchasing directly from them.
Shuswap Community Teaching Garden: growing produce collectively to GIVE to Food Banks & other social service groups. They can also bring clients to the garden to engage with, learn from & be a part of this community service.
Actions to come include School Meal Programs (Farm to School), Gleaning, Food Skills & so many more!
By joining with & supporting us, you become a part of the solutionsthat create healthier & more resilient communities.
See our curated downtown route for an option to explore our downtown core.
Grow Your Awareness! An optional Downtown Salmon Arm route! Laps main walk twice & adds the wharf. Browse the windows along the route to learn about Food Security, Fun Facts & Shuswap Solutions.
Grow Your Awareness! An optional Downtown Salmon Arm route! Starts & End at SASCU. Browse the participating windows along the route to learn about Food Security, Fun Facts & Shuswap Solutions.
Melanie Bennett Secretary for Shuswap Food Action Society
Toll Free 1.877.743.3413 / Phone 250.804.5348
Email secretary@shuswapfood.ca