Food literacy is a set of interconnected attributes organized into the categories of food and nutrition knowledge, skills, self-efficacy/confidence, food decisions, and other ecologic (external) factors such as income security, and the food system.  Here is a short video on food literacy.

To learn more about the research that is being done around food literacy, how it can be incorporated into your programs or to find resources, please go to www.foodliteracy.ca

To learn more about food literacy opportunities in Chatham-Kent, please go to CK Food Skills Network.

Are you looking for some new recipes to try with your family?  Check out the CK Food Policy Council page where we post new recipes!  These are recipes that we have tried at home or used in our program, and are some of our favourites.  They can be found here at the CK Food Policy Council.

You can also find recipes on these great sites:

• Foodland Ontario
• UnlockFood.ca

Feed your Mind

This program is for children ages 3-6 years. Children learn with their parents about healthy eating and literacy. Prepare lunch together with your child and explode books and activities that support early literacy, math and nutrition. Parents must attend with their child. Registration is through the Early ON Centre at 1-866-720-7975.