Thanks to the support of the Government of Canada’s Emergency Food Security Fund, Second Harvest is launching $22.7 million in new funding for non-profits and charities in communities across Canada to enable the purchase of food, grocery gift cards and food vouchers, as well as provide support for food distribution. Second Harvest will direct a minimum of 30 percent of its funding allocations to organizations led by or primarily serving Black, Indigenous and Persons of Colour (BIPOC) communities. Community groups of all kinds that provide food support can apply for funding at SecondHarvest.ca/Funding, beginning October 28th to November 25th 2021.
From rind to seed: unlocking the full potential of watermelons
Watermelons are not only a delicious summer treat but also incredibly versatile. The juicy flesh is the most consumed part, but did you know that every part of the watermelon can be eaten? Here’s to adopting a no-waste approach to using this fruit! It not only reduces...