The Camosun Community Association has teamed up with the Mount Tolmie Community Association and several local churches to establish the Shelbourne Community Kitchen. Yesterday, a memorandum of understanding was signed between the organizations involved. See the article below from the CCA’s upcoming newsletter for more information. Also be sure to check out the Times Colonist article and the CTV news clip!
Several community groups including local churches, businesses, organizations, and the neighbouring Mount Tolmie Community Association have been working together to establish a community kitchen in the Shelbourne Valley. Earlier this year the group received an operating grant from the Lutheran National Church office to support this community initiative. The project is still in its planning phases, but a kitchen is expected to open in September. The location has not been confirmed but will be somewhere in the Shelbourne area.
The Shelbourne Community Kitchen will not act as a traditional soup kitchen but will focus on addressing many of the larger food security issues in the community. In addition to providing food for those in need, the group hopes to improve food literacy and become a food support resource centre. Cooking and nutrition education is being considered as part of the kitchen’s programs. Long-term goals include the possibility of a food garden.
The Camosun Community Association is supporting this initiative as it is expected to provide a positive space for community members and help foster sense of community in the Shelbourne Valley. Those interested in become involved with the CCA’s partnership in this initiative should contact Caleb Horn at president@camosuncommunityassociation.com . Those who would like to contact the Shelbourne Community Kitchen group directly can email shelbournecommunitykitchen@gmail.com . Make sure to check the CCA website for updates on operating times and location closer to this fall.
