Our garden provides a safe and nurturing place where families and individuals who don’t have access to garden space can grow food for themselves, their family and/or their community.
Year-round gardening in our community garden site at Courtenay Elementary School. Participate in garden activities, enjoy the flavours of fresh fruits & vegetables and socialize with other families while your children play in a child-friendly environment.
A hands-on six week, in-the-kitchen cooking course. Learn skills for shopping at the grocery store and preparing delicious, affordable, healthy meals. Free cookbook for all participants.
Avaliable to low-income families enrolled in the Healthy Families Program, between June and October each year. Market coupons provide families and seniors with access to fresh, locally produced food.
The Canada Prenatal Nutrition Program (CPNP) is a community based program that supports women through their pregnancy and the first year of their baby’s life. The program provides resources and support in areas such as nutrition, health issues, breastfeeding and infant development.
The Healthy Families Program is an accredited B.C. Family Resource Program which supports pregnant women, parents and caregivers to provide children (birth up to 6th year) with a strong foundation in life.
The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market (CVFM) has been bringing fresh local meat and veggies, baked and processed foods, and healthy body products to Valley Residents for 25 years!
The Comox Valley Farmers’ Market (CVFM) has been bringing fresh local meat and veggies, baked and processed foods, and healthy body products to Valley Residents for 25 years!
The Fruit Tree Program, harvests fruits and vegetables from all over the Comox Valley that might otherwise go to waste and distributes them to the community.
We offer a wide range of cooking programs and food skill classes for community members of all ages, experiences and backgrounds.
Most programs are free, and when they are not we offer bursaries, so everyone can enjoy them.
About the Food Atlas
The Food Atlas is a comprehensive catalogue of food security resources across the entire Vancouver Island Health Authority service area.
