2017 HIGHLIGHTS
12 POD SITES:
11 organizational and 1 residential pod site providers in 2017.
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St. Leo Catholic School
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Lakeshore Environmental Gardening Society at the Daily Bread Food Bank
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LAMP Community Health Centre
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Barsa Kelly Cari-Can Cooperative
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Humber College - Lakeshore Campus
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Heaven on the Queensway
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LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics
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Marguerite Butt Early Learning and Childcare Centre
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Lakeshore Lodge Longterm Care
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Toronto Public Library - Long Branch
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Thomas Berry Early Learning and Childcare Centre
OVER 230KG HARVESTED:
237kg of harvest between the 12 sites producing various fruits and vegetables. All sites donated 100% produce back into the community of South Etobicoke through the Daily Bread Food Bank and LAMP CHC's Good Food Market.
INCREASED ACCESS TO KNOWLEDGE:
11 educational community workshops conducted between May – September 2017. Workshop topics included meditation and planting, cooking with strawberries, and an apple picking trip.
MORE ACTIVE AND ENGAGED COMMUNITY:
More than 100 local residents, community organizations, non-profits, educational and financial institutions supported the project.
SEASONAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
Opportunities created for an Operations Coordinator and Education Coordinator.