A new BSFG action group has recently been initiated by Kathryn McQualter who is a Dietitian at Benalla Health. We welcome Kathryn as a new BSFG member and wish her well with the Benalla Local Food Network.
Background
The Benalla Food Security Network has been running since 2012. It was started to coordinate ways to improve access to healthy foods in Benalla. Due to declining attendance, a review was undertaken in 2017. The group will now continue as an “Action Group” as part of the Benalla Sustainable Future Group!
A Local Food Network is a group where local food growers, retailers, organisations and community members come together to supply the town with healthy food.
It is envisioned that the Benalla Local Food Network action group will:
The Benalla Food Security Network has been running since 2012. It was started to coordinate ways to improve access to healthy foods in Benalla. Due to declining attendance, a review was undertaken in 2017. The group will now continue as an “Action Group” as part of the Benalla Sustainable Future Group!
A Local Food Network is a group where local food growers, retailers, organisations and community members come together to supply the town with healthy food.
It is envisioned that the Benalla Local Food Network action group will:
- Support community led local food activities e.g. sourcing grants, linking to other organisations
- Promote “Farm to Plate”, linking local producers to community and retail e.g. promote Benalla Food Coop, Open Food Network maps
- Advocate for local food (local government, state government, policies etc.).
The following draft document provides a starting point for development of the group:
A new BSFG action group has recently been initiated by Kathryn McQualter who is a Dietitian at Benalla Health. We welcome Kathryn as a new BSFG member and wish her well with the Benalla Local Food Network.
BSFG members and interested community members are invited to attend a meeting to look at the future of the group.
When: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Time: 5:15 -6 pm
Where: Ray Sweeney Community Health Centre, 45 Coster St Benalla.
Snacks will be provided.
For more information on the work that the Benalla Food Security Network has completed (2012-2017) please visit http://www.benallahealth.org.au/CommunityHealth/HealthPromotion-479/BenallaFoodSecurityNetwork-481/
Kathryn McQualter
Food Security Action Group
When: Tuesday 1st May 2018
Time: 5:15 -6 pm
Where: Ray Sweeney Community Health Centre, 45 Coster St Benalla.
Snacks will be provided.
For more information on the work that the Benalla Food Security Network has completed (2012-2017) please visit http://www.benallahealth.org.au/CommunityHealth/HealthPromotion-479/BenallaFoodSecurityNetwork-481/
Kathryn McQualter
Food Security Action Group
