2. Who is the Poverty Committee? The Poverty Committeeis
comprised of threemembers of City Counciland three
citizenrepresentatives. Two main issues;Affordable HousingFood
Security 3. Hunger at Home Food security is a basicneed affecting
Brandonand surroundingcommunities. It is not just about
foodavailability, but abouthealth and nutrition. 4. What is Food
Security? When all people at all timeshave access to sufficient,
safe,nutritious food to maintain ahealthy and active life.- The
World Food Summit of 1996 5. Food security continued Food Matters
Manitobaencompasses;Accessing foodFood SafetyNutritionSustainable
food production (agriculture)Self-reliance (local food systems
& foodskills)Culturally acceptable foodSocial justice 6.
Examples Local organizationscurrently working towardsfood
security;Samaritan HouseSalvation ArmyFruit ShareHelping
HandsRHABrandon School DivisionCity of Brandon 7. To establish a
City of Brandon Food Charter. Striving towards ensuring all
citizens, regardless ofeconomic and social status, have access to
sufficientaffordable and healthy food to meet their needs andbe
free from hunger.Purpose & Vision 8. A Food Charter represents
the communitys voice,values and priorities for a healthy and
self-reliant foodsystem.What is a Food Charter? 9. Continued
Promotes thedevelopment of foodinitiatives and policywithin the
communities,organizations and at thelocal government level. 10. To
bring people together to talk about and work onlocal food system
and food security challenges. Cities with a Food Charter already
established include;Vancouver, Saskatoon, Prince Albert, Thunder
Bay,Kingston, Toronto and Ottawa.Why a Food Charter? 11. Examples
of Food Charters: 12. The City of Brandon can provide leadership
toensuring food security by paving the way formunicipal Food
Charters in Manitoba.Leadership 13. The Poverty Committee has
already produced a draftand will be seeking input from the
community. Will be seeking endorsement from City Council.Brandon
Food Charter 14. Key PointsBuilding partnerships between
citizens,educators and food providersPromoting farmers markets
andother local food initiatives 15. ContinuedEncouraging community
andbackyard gardensRecognizing that the celebration of foodis
central to culture and community 16. That the Food Charter lay the
foundation for the Cityof Brandon to strive towards ensuring that
allcitizens, regardless of economic and social status,have access
to sufficient, affordable and healthy foodto meet their dietary
needs and be free from hunger.Conclusion
