The Sharing Place
What does SPARK stand for?
Students Promoting Action, Respect, and Kindness
What is food recovery?
Rescuing good food before it goes to waste and redistributing it where it is needed
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What is food insecurity?
Not having enough financial resources to consistently access nutritious food.
How many volunteers help run The Sharing Place?
What is The Sharing Place's vision?
A healthy and connected community through access to nutritious food.
How many days a week does food recovery operate?
Six days a week
Name one place that receives Meals4Change Meals
our members, Lighthouse, Hillcrest lodge, meals on wheels, helping hands
What are the 3 levels of food insecurity?
How many schools do we support through School Fuel?
30
Name two programs that support people today.
Food bank, food recovery, Meals4Change or School fuel
After food is recovered, what are the next TWO steps?
It is weighed and sorted
Approximately how many meals are prepared each week?
3000
Approximately how much does The Sharing Place spend on food each month?
20,000-30,000
How many students access School Fuel?
More than 10,000 students
Name three expectations participants are expected to follow during SPARK Change
attend all 10 days of programming
arrive on time
participate
treat everyone with respect
uphold dignity
follow safety rules
maintain confidentiality
What happens to food that cannot be used by people?
It is given to local farmers for animal feed or compost
Can you name the kitchen's weekly schedule?
Monday: Planning
Tuesday: Prep
Wednesday-Friday: Cooking and portioning
How much does it cost each year to operate The Sharing Place
Just over 2 million
Approximately how many pounds of food are recovered through the Food Recovery program?
About 725,000
Besides providing food, what larger goal does The Sharing Place work toward?
Designing and advocating for a more sustainable food system
Name two environmental or community benefits of food recovery.
reduces landfill waste, lowers greenhouse gases, reduces food insecurity, saves money, provides nutritious food.
Nutrition, Budget, inclusivity, and dietary restrictions/allergies
Name FOUR expenses The Sharing Place has besides buying food
Utilities, transportation, staff wages, software, Feed Ontario membership, building maintenance
Why is reducing food waste important beyond just feeding people?
It helps reduce greenhouse gases and landfill waste while making better use of resources and supporting the environment.