OUR HISTORY

Eat Local Sudbury started in October 2006, when a group of concerned farmers, consumers and food professionals came together to discuss ways to promote a local, sustainable food system. We discussed several solutions:

1. Promote Community Shared Agriculture in Sudbury by offering information sessions for farmers about the CSA concept; producing a brochure on CSA to educate the public; advertising existing CSA farms in Sudbury and area

2. Facilitate the purchase and consumption of locally-grown food in Sudbury by opening a co-op store where local farmers/producers can sell their products and where eaters can access a wide variety of local food products in one location.

3. Provide Education to the public about a local, sustainable food system through presentations, publications and events.

Eat Local Sudbury was incorporated in November 2007 as Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative Inc.

The Eat Local Sudbury Co-operative store opened for business in Market Square on June 28th, 2008.

OUR MISSION

The mission of Eat Local Sudbury is as follows:

Environment: Educate the public on the importance of local foods in reducing a city’s carbon footprint, and creating a sustainable, robust, food system.

Health: Facilitate the purchase of a wide variety of fresh, whole, locally-grown foods.

Community: Build relationships between Sudburians and local farmers who are growing and producing food products in Northern Ontario.

Economy: Keep food dollars within the community.

DECISION MAKING

Decisions regarding the operation of Eat Local Sudbury are influenced by members who are involved and interested in the co-op. We want to hear from you about how the co-op should be run. We will be holding an Annual General Meeting where major decisions and policies are decided upon – every member receives one vote. Between these meetings the volunteer Board of Directors has the authority to make operating and policy decisions.

For more information about co-op memberships click here.

THE PEOPLE OF EAT LOCAL SUDBURY

STAFF

Allison Muckle, Coordinator

30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217

Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1

info@eatlocalsudbury.com

705-521-6717

 

Lee-Anne Houle, Marketing and Communications Assistant

30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217

Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1

marketing@eatlocalsudbury.com

705-521-6717

 

Chantal Lewington, Education and Outreach Assistant

30 Ste Anne Rd, Unit 217

Sudbury, ON P3C 5E1

education@eatlocalsudbury.com

705-521-6717

BOARD MEMBERS

Bridget King, Public Health Nutritionist, Sudbury and District Health Unit

Aaron Dent, Chair, Greater Sudbury Environment Network

Dave Lewington, Owner/Operator, Dalew Farms

Amy Hallman, Owner/Operator, Heart and Soil Gardens