Community Nutrition Services - Powell River Community Health Centre

Encouraging the sharing of food with family and friends

Advocating for community food programs that support food security (e.g., community gardens, community kitchens

Promoting healthy attitudes about food, eating and body size

Creating supportive environments that promote healthy eating and active living

Promoting healthy eating messages 

Working with food banks and other community organizations to address food challenges for at-risk populations using a community development approach

Participating in local, provincial and/or national committees that advocate for nutrition policies for various target groups and assist with the development of nutrition standards, food policies and resources

Program planning (e.g. breakfast and lunch programs, school gardens, farm to school)Helping schools to develop policies about food and healthy eating. Supporting staff, parents and students to follow food and healthy eating policies and guidelines.

Providing advice and support on implementing the Guidelines for Food and Beverage Sales in BC Schools (e.g. food service, fundraisers, vending machines, and other school events)

Providing education sessions to staff and parents (e.g. professional-development day workshops, parent advisory council meetings on topics such as weight bias, nutrition policy, etc.)

Providing healthy eating resources (e.g. Canada's Food Guide, nutrition and body image lesson plans and resources)

Helping school staff, parents and caregivers find appropriate nutrition services for students