About Us
Mission & Values
Problem Statement
When we reviewed existing community and institutional programs to address the food-insecurity issue in DTES, two things were common: lack of clear rationale beyond general wellness for distributing foods and frequent underrepresentation of nutritional modulation despite recent studies providing growing evidence that calls for specific nutrient selection approach for maximized benefits.
Mission Statement
We hope to move beyond simply helping: we aim to address nutrient needs of individuals while making it research-informed to assist people facing substance use, with the ultimate goal of making care more accessible.
Our Approach
Research & Evidence informed
Prioritize community
Harm-reduction aligned
Mission Statement
Safety
Prioritizing the well-being of recipients through selection of items with
strong general safety for community distribution, clear labeling, and practical
suitability.
Accessibility
Prioritizing low-cost, widely available options.
Evidence-based action
Focus on nutrients identified from peer-reviewed
research (linked to commonly affected biological systems, commonly deficient
among individuals with
Dignity
When serving individuals, ensure a non-judgmental approach to
reduce stigma and foster trust.
