The Island Community Food Security Program is designed to support the expansion of local markets while simultaneously supporting goals related to community food security, particularly increasing access to affordable local food and improving health and food safety. The program will focus on strengthening local food systems through community-led education and outreach activities, namely:
- Linking farmers to consumers;
- Promoting good nutrition and healthy food choices;
- Building community self-reliance and collaboration;
- Enhancing the pride and joy of growing, preparing, and eating food;
- Building the capacity for people to create change through education and empowerment; and
- Creating multi-sector partnerships and networks that work toward community food security.