About us
Who we are
The Food System Roundtable of Waterloo Region is a non-profit advocacy group that has been working since 2007 to create a sustainable food system in the Region of Waterloo. Our focus is on championing a sustainable food system in Waterloo Region though advocacy, community connections, research, and education. Our work recognizes the value of local food sources and grassroots community food initiatives especially within the context of the climate crisis, decolonization of the food system, and working towards equity and food justice. We work to foster support, advocacy, community connections, research, and education on food system sustainability with the goal to increase ecological and human wellness as well as local food economic viability.
Our organization engages a diverse range of stakeholders and we take a community-based approach in all our initiatives. This means we are a hub for community food stories and knowledge sharing. We also serve urban and rural community members, community organizations, food producers, businesses, educational institutions, and all levels of government who are engaged in sustainable food system initiatives in this region. Our philosophies are rooted in ecological responsibility, equity, and Indigenous perspectives.
Supported By
This project has been developed in partnership with a number of organizations committed to creating a healthy, just, sustainable and resilient food system. Funding support has been provided by Community Foundations of Canada and the Canada Healthy Communities Initiative. Technical and design support for this project is provided by Open Food Network Canada.
