Food First NL

@foodfirstnl.ca

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Non-profit | Working to advance the right to food for everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Warm brown graphic with centered, bold text: "Now Hiring! Regional Food Animators: Central, Eastern Rural". Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom.
Close-up of stalks of yarrow in the wind, a blue pond and rolling pine hills in the background. Overlaid text top: "Tomorrow! Annual Community Update". Food First NL logo appears bottom-right.
Close-up of stalks of yarrow in the wind, a blue pond and rolling pine hills in the background. Overlaid text top: "Register Today! Annual Community Update". Food First NL logo appears bottom-right.
Close-up of stalks of yarrow in the wind, a blue pond and rolling pine hills in the background. Overlaid text top: "Registration Open! Annual Community Update". Food First NL logo appears bottom-right.
A display of intricately decorated gingerbread cookies seven rows deep, including a gingerbread girl, stars, mittens, and snowflakes.Overlaid text top: “Happy Holidays from Food First NL! Our offices are now closed until the New Year”. Food First NL logo appears bottom-left.
A black and silver fox looks at us from its perch slightly above on the snow-covered rocks of Signal Hill. Cape Spear seen in the distance. Overlaid text left: "December Newsletter now available! In this edition: Holiday closures; Join our Board of Directors; Food insecurity and holiday giving; 2026 Canada Food Price Report predictions; Results from the MUN Campus Food Bank survey; and more! Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears bottom-right.
Image right: A pewter plate of fish and brewis next to a cast iron pot of the same, resting on a tea towel. Mustard pickles and a formal teacup of orange pekoe seen at top-right. Overlaid text left: "November Newsletter Now Available! In this edition: the Avalon Food Hub has launched; Recruiting new members for LLEAG; RFP for school meal providers; Regional Food Action meetings; and more! Subscribe Today!" Food First NL logo appears bottom-right.
Two elementary-aged schoolkids with long dark braids and big smiles pose outside their school while washing freshly harvested potatoes floating in a yellow bin. Overlaid text top: "Farm to School Month 2025. School Food for All: Nourishing Futures". Food First NL logo appears bottom-left.
A green graphic with overlaid text: "We're Hiring! Communications Assistant, Social Enterprises Marketing". A note paperclipped to the right side reads: "Last day to apply!" Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom-left.
A green graphic with overlaid text: "Join Our Team! Now Hiring: Communications Assistant, Social Enterprises Marketing". Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom-left.
A rural Newfoundland inlet bordered by rolling green hills, with a few scattered houses visible across the water. Overlaid text: "It's Election Day in NL! Every voice matters. Every vote counts." At bottom-left, Food First NL logo and text: "2025 Provincial Elections".
A dark blue background with decorative white, gold, and maroon triangles in the bottom corner. Contrasting white and gold text reads: “We asked Party Leaders: Would you support raising Income Support rates to a living rate throughout N.L.? Read their full responses on our website.”
At right a bowl of orange pureed soup, topped with golden croutons and a dollop of sour cream, sitting on a plaid tea towel. At left, a white column with text: "October Newsletter Now Available! In this edition: Now Hiring - Marketing Assistant; Provincial Elections: LLEAG on The Signal, elections factsheet, policy asks from the Newfoundland and Labrador Anti-Poverty Coalition; And more! Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears at bottom-right.
At right, a photo of lush green hills in a small inlet under blue clouded skies, with several houses visible. Food First NL logo overlaid with text: “2025 Provincial Elections”. At left, text: “6 ways provincial governments impact access to food. Provincial Election Day is Tuesday, October 14th. Things to know before you vote – now on the Blog”.
A two-tone green background with a wavy border. A mobile phone displaying an online shopping site with vegetables is to the right. Overlaid text: "Avalon Food Hub: Bringing local foods to every plate. Join today! A social enterprise by Food First NL."
A dark blue background with decorative white, gold, and maroon triangles in the bottom corner. Contrasting white and gold text reads: “We asked Party Leaders: Would you support the creation of a Basic Income Guarantee that would ensure that no one falls below the poverty line? Read their full responses on our website.”
A green graphic with overlaid text: "Now Hiring! Communications Assistant, Social Enterprises Marketing". Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom-left.
At right, a photo of lush green hills in a small inlet under blue clouded skies, with several houses visible. Food First NL logo overlaid with text: “2025 Provincial Elections”. At left, text: “Provincial Election Day is Tuesday, October 14th. 4 Right to Food questions to ask your candidates – now on the Blog”.
At right, a curving rural road winding through tree-clad hills in autumn. Overlaid text top: “4 ways municipal governments impact access to food”. Below, at left: “Municipal Election Day is Thursday, October 2nd. Things to know before you vote -- now on the Blog”. At bottom right, Food First NL logo and text: “2025 Municipal Elections”.
At right, a curving rural road winding through tree-clad hills in autumn. Overlaid text top: “Municipal Election Day is Thursday, October 2nd”. Below, at left: “4 Right to Food questions to ask your candidates (Now on the Blog)”. At bottom right, Food First NL logo and text: “2025 Municipal Elections”.
At right, a close-up of an open hand in which rests a sprig of a blueberry bush with leaves and a bundle of deep blue-purple blueberries clustered on the end. At left, a white column with text: "September Newsletter Now Available! In this edition: Food on the Move launches Autumn market schedule; New food literacy resources for teachers and kids; 2025 Living Wage Report; Food and community in hard times; And more! Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears at bottom-right.
A horizontal grid of images (from top): a row of green cots in an open community centre area; a child hugs a teddy bear while adults talk in the background; someone with brightly painted nails uses a mobile phone; a box of food staples is handed from one person to another. The 211 logo is overlaid, large, at center.
A warm green graphic with overlaid text: “Now Hiring! Program Assistant, Western NL Food Hub; Regional Food Animator, Western and Northern Peninsula”. A note clipped to the right side reads, underlined in red: “Deadline Tomorrow!” Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom.
A warm green graphic with large overlaid text: “Join Our Team! Program Assistant, Western NL Food Hub; Regional Food Animator, Western and Northern Peninsula”. Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom.
Looking up into the canopy of a forest of thin conifer trees, the ground around them covered in lush green vegetation, and all bathed in golden light. Overlaid text right: "August Newsletter Out Now!" Below, at left: "Food First NL updates, podcast recommendations, event notices, and more -- straight to your inbox. Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears top-left.
A warm green graphic with large overlaid text: “Now Hiring! Program Assistant, Western NL Food Hub; Regional Food Animator, Western and Northern Peninsula”. Food First NL logo appears below in a white bar.
Warm green graphic with charcoal border. Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom. Overlaid text: "Now Hiring! Regional Food Animator, Metro Region; Program Coordinator, Avalon Food Hub". A post-it note is clipped to the right side with a teal paperclip. Note reads, "Last Day to Apply!"
Warm green graphic with charcoal border. Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom. Overlaid text: "Join Our Team! Regional Food Animator, Metro Region; Program Coordinator, Avalon Food Hub".
A lightly blurred background of staked tomato plants, the fruit starting to ripen from light greens to oranges and reds. Overlaid text: "July Newsletter Out Now! Food First NL updates, podcast recommendations, event notices, and more -- straight to your inbox. Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears top-left.
Warm green graphic with charcoal border. Food First NL logo appears in a white bar at bottom. Overlaid text: "Now Hiring! Regional Food Animator, Metro Region; Program Coordinator, Avalon Food Hub".
A close-up of dewy green lettuce. Overlaid text: "Avalon Food Hub, a social enterprise by Food First NL. Launching this fall!"
An orange gradient graphic with overlaid logos for the Western NL Food Hub and People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centre at bottom. Overlaid text: "New Pickup Points. Pick-up at People of the Dawn Indigenous Friendship Centres in Stephenville, St. George's".
Blurred view of the Food Hub main room showing tables with bin storage arranged in rows and industrial shelving against barnboard walls. Overlaid text: “Last Day to Apply! Western NL Food Hub Summer Intern - Canada Summer Jobs”. Food Hub and Food First NL logos appear below in a white bar.
FFNL staff listen to an emotional presentation from MHA for Torngat Mountains Lela Evans at Charter Avenue.
FFNL staff listen to a presentation from Ian at Tree of Life in their gardens
A charcoal graphic laid out like a video call, featuring vegetables and animals in colourful windows with call navigation buttons below. Text below: "Register Now!" At right, text: "Regional Food Action Meetings. Labrador: Monday June 16 from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. N.D.T.; Western Northern: Tuesday, June 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. N.D.T.; Eastern Rural: Thursday, June 19 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. N.D.T.; Avalon East/Metro: Wednesday, June 25 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. N.D.T."
Blurred view of the Food Hub main room showing tables with bin storage arranged in rows and industrial shelving against barnboard walls. Overlaid text: “Love Local? Join The Crew! Western NL Food Hub Summer Intern - Canada Summer Jobs”. Western NL Food Hub and Food First NL logos appear below in a white bar.
A stack of rocks reminiscent of an Inuksuk atop boulders overlooking the sea, waves crashing below it. In the background, two icebergs float offshore under cloudy skies. Overlaid text: "June Newsletter Out Now! Food First NL updates, podcast recommendations, event notices, and more -- straight to your inbox. Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears top-left.
At bottom, veggies in kitchen being prepped. Overlaid text reads, "Becoming A Non-Profit School Food Provider: A webinar on how and why to incorporate. Wednesday, June 4th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. N.D.T. (via Zoom) or Thursday, June 5th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. N.D.T. (via Zoom)." Food First NL and Community Sector Council NL logos appear centered below.
Blurred view of the Food Hub main room showing tables with bin storage arranged in rows and industrial shelving against barnboard walls. Overlaid text: “Now Hiring: Western NL Food Hub Summer Intern - Canada Summer Jobs”. Food Hub and Food First NL logos appear below in a white bar.
At bottom, veggies in kitchen being prepped. Overlaid text reads, "Becoming A Non-Profit School Food Provider: A webinar on how and why to incorporate. Wednesday, June 4th from 7:30 to 9 p.m. N.D.T. (via Zoom) or Thursday, June 5th from 10 to 11:30 a.m. N.D.T. (via Zoom)." Food First NL and Community Sector Council NL logos appear centered below.
Contrasting dark gray and green text on a white background. Quote: One thing about food insecurity is that it's a solvable problem, and it's one we know how to solve. You can absolutely make change. End quote.
A lightly blurred close-up photo of branches of juniper bush with vibrant green needles and ripening juniper berries. Overlaid text right: "May Newsletter Out Now!" Below, at left: "Food First NL updates, podcast recommendations, event notices, and more -- straight to your inbox. Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears top-left.
Dry grass growing on a scrubby and rocky coastline. The ocean and forested hills are in the background. Text beside the photo: Our post-election next steps: reach out to each elected official, organize meetings to discuss challenges and opportunities for the right to food, and make it clear that we need action now. Let's work together for a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity.
Dry, seedy grass growing amongst other scrubby plants on a rocky coastline. The oceans and tree-covered cliffs are in the background. Overlaid text in white and gray with dark teal accents: "Election day is here! Your vote. Your voice. 2025 Federal Election. Food First NL."
Close-up photo of tall, golden sunflowers under cloudy skies. The nearest bloom has attracted a honey bee, who forages through its seedy center. Overlaid text top-left: "8.2 billion people; One shared home." Below, at right: "Happy Earth Day!" FFNL logo appears bottom-right.
Dried grass plants that are growing with short, scrubby plants on a rocky coastline. Overlaid text: We asked 28 candidates: how would you support the right to food? 4 responded so far. 2025 Federal election. Food First NL
A vertical rectangular photo of a dried grass plant growing on a rocky coastline. The ocean and a large hill are in the background. Text beside the photo: "We asked candidates: What interventions would you support to address the high rates of food insecurity in N.L.? Survey responses coming April 16." The Food First NL logo is at the bottom, below the words, "2025 Federal Election.
Contrasting dark teal, white, and dark gray text: "Policy recommendations to advance the right to food: 1. Enhance existing income supports. 2. Resource and engage with the movement to create a basic income in Canada. 3. Set targets for food insecurity reduction. 4. Invest in Indigenous food sovereignty." A photo of dry, seedy grass on a rocky coastline is to the right. The Food First NL logo and the words "2025 Federal Election" are overlaid.
At left, a charcoal graphic laid out like a video call, featuring produce, animals, and the Food First NL seed logo in a grid of colourful windows with call navigation buttons below. A red highlight underneath reads, "Register now!" At right, overlaid text: "Regional Food Action Meetings. Eastern Rural and Central: Monday, April 14 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. NDT; Labrador: Tuesday, April 15 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NDT; Western/Northern: Thursday, April 17 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. NDT; Avalon East/Metro: Thursday, April 24 from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. NDT".
A ground-level photo of a white newborn lamb, lying in a sunny patch of grass. Their eyes are closed, ears stretched to the sides, and appear to be smiling. In the background, bare trees expose blue sky above. Overlaid text left: "April Newsletter Out Now!" Below, at right: "Food First NL updates, podcast recommendations, event notices, and more -- straight to your inbox. Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears top-right.
A small blue and white bird perched on a weathered branch. Light green and white text on a blue background beside the image: "Atlantic School Food Infrastructure Fund Intake Period is Now Open. Visit the website for more info. Atlantic S.F.I.F." The information is repeated in French.
At left, a charcoal graphic laid out like a video call, featuring produce, animals, and the Food First NL seed logo in a grid of colourful windows with call navigation buttons below. A red highlight underneath reads, "Tomorrow!" Text at right: "All-Region Lunch and Learn with social enterprise Food on the Move. Thursday, March 13th, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. NDT".
An aerial photograph showing a herd of ten light-coloured caribou crossing dark, rocky soil bordered by dark green bushland from top-left to bottom-right. Overlaid text top-right: "March Newsletter Out Now!" Below, at left: "Food First NL updates, podcast recommendations, event notices, and more -- straight to your inbox. Subscribe today!" Food First NL logo appears top-left.
At left, a charcoal graphic laid out like a video call, featuring produce, animals, and the Food First NL seed logo in a grid of colourful windows with call navigation buttons below. A red highlight underneath reads, "Register today!" Text at right: "All-Region Lunch and Learn with social enterprise Food on the Move. Thursday, March 13th, 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. NST".
Background is a blurred photograph of red and green lettuce heads, overlaid with a fan of the cover and first few pages of the Food First NL Community Garden Best Practices Toolkit. Text at top in purple box: "Get a head start on your garden planning! View online or download the PDF!"
At left, a charcoal graphic laid out like a video call, featuring produce, animals, and the Food First NL seed logo in a grid of colourful windows with call navigation buttons below. A red highlight underneath reads, "Register now!" Text at right: "Regional Food Action Meetings; Western/Northern: Tuesday, February 18 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. NST. Labrador: Tuesday, February 18 from 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. NST."
A white surface with five heart-shaped cookies frosted in red, pink, and white royal icing at left. One features a lace and dot pattern, another reads "Love". Overlaid text right: "Roses are red, violets are blue, article 25 of the United Nations' Universal Declaration of Human Rights states you have a fundamental right to food!" Food First NL logo appears beneath.