Delta Food Coalition  

Earthwise Society is the lead agency of the Delta Food Coalition (DFC), a network of community groups working together to address food security issues in Delta. DFC leverages community resources and coordinates food security initiatives, sharing information on available programs and needs, identifying available resources, and making connections between agencies and resources.  DFC functions as a food hub, sourcing fresh, local food and distributing it to people in need, while connecting individuals and families in need with the appropriate community food programs. The collaborative network helps create a more resilient food system and allowed us to work quickly to provide emergency food relief  in response to Covid-19.

Food Security
Food security means that everyone has equitable access to food that is affordable, culturally preferable, nutritious and safe; everyone has the agency to participate in, and influence food systems; and that food systems are resilient, ecologically sustainable, socially just, and honour Indigenous food sovereignty.

DFC brings together diverse interests to address these challenges from a broad perspective. By working together, Delta Food Coalition pools community resources to deliver action oriented projects that make a real difference for Delta residents.  These include the Harvest Box Program, Shared Harvest, and the Victory Garden Program.

DFC membership is open to any individual or group interested in contributing to this initiative. Members include the City of Delta, Deltassist, BGC of Delta, Tsawwassen First Nations, South Delta Food Bank, Crossroads United Church, Nick’s Nooks, Reach, Fraser Health Authority, Delta School District, and New Hope. Earthwise Society coordinates the DFC.  To learn more about DFC programs, or to make a donation to support our initiatives, please email info@earthwisesociety.bc.ca.

Learn more about Vancouver Coastal Health Food Standards and other food related issues and concepts.
For a list of food programs, initiatives and services serving Delta residents, click HERE.  

For a list of of culturally preferred foods put together by the DFC, click HERE. This list was created for Delta Food Coalition members to use a as a tool to help support the needs of the clients they serve. Increasing access to cultural preferable foods in supportive food spaces is a starting point to help support vulnerable residents in achieving food security.

Food Charter
Delta’s Community food charter outlines a shared  vision, values, and principles for community food systems. The Community food charter is  meant to align actions and improve collaborations around programs, services and policies related to food security. To view the food charter, CLICK HERE.

DFC is supported by United Way British Columbia.