Collaborative Approach to Improving Food Security on Cape Breton Island
New Dawn Meals on Wheels, led by Erika Shea, is partnering with Beth Mason at Cape Breton University to assess possible gaps in nutritional needs of seniors receiving meals through the Meals on Wheels program, and to develop a plan for addressing those gaps through locally grown crops at the Cape Breton University greenhouse. (Bkgnd photo by @timberfoster)

Through a collaborative approach, this project aims to address food insecurity arising from inconsistent supply of fresh and nutritious food to seniors living in Cape Breton and using the Meals on Wheels program. The partners will work together to identify the needs and gaps for nutritionally rich, fresh ingredients, and work with the Cape Breton University greenhouse to produce an extended supply of locally grown fresh vegetables that match the nutritional needs of Meals on Wheels clients.
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