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Non-profit | Working to advance the right to food for everyone in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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We've got one more edition of the Food First NL newsletter for 2025! Check your inbox for holiday closure information, new stats and survey results, and some food for thought to send you into 2026.

Not signed up yet? Subscribe today on our website: https://ow.ly/pfXx50XGmtl
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December 10, 2025 at 5:30 PM
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A reminder that applications are open to join our Board of Directors!

Help us create a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity. Our policy-focused Board is a key part of what makes Food First NL tick. Applications due by January 4

https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-board-recruitment
Food First NL is looking for Board Members — Food First NL
The Food First NL Board of Directors has a small number of open seats and is now seeking new members. Applications are open until January 4th, 2026
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December 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
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Join our Board of Directors and help us create a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity!

We encourage applicants located anywhere in the province and folks with Lived or Living Experience of food insecurity.
Deadline: Jan. 4, 2026
https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-board-recruitment
Food First NL is looking for Board Members — Food First NL
The Food First NL Board of Directors has a small number of open seats and is now seeking new members. Applications are open until January 4th, 2026
www.foodfirstnl.ca
November 20, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Chilly days and cozy nights -- November is here! With a new month comes a new edition of the Food First NL newsletter, jam-packed with all the news, updates, and resources you need.

Sign up for next month's edition on our website: https://ow.ly/F2xk50XlJfj
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November 6, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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Happy Halloween from Food First NL!

If you're out driving tonight, watch out for little monsters. Take it slow and pay attention. That goes for the monsters, too. We love a good treat as much as the next ghoul, but tummy aches are a rotten trick!
October 31, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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October is Farm to School Month! This annual celebration, led by Farm to Cafeteria Canada, provides opportunities to showcase local food, celebrate the impacts of farm to school programs, and encourage community involvement.

To learn about how you can get involved, visit: https://ow.ly/FAMp50XekzB
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October 22, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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Join us tomorrow to learn about the Pye Centre for Northern Boreal Food Systems with Jamie Jackman! Grab a cuppa and tune in online to hear how the Centre is innovating the future of food.

Register via Zoom: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xo4UC4glRZKjraDA63m7yQ#/registration
October 21, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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Today's the deadline! We're hiring a Communications Assistant in Social Enterprises Marketing. This part-time role supports our three social enterprises. Could you be our business whiz?

Learn more and apply: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring
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October 20, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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One week left to apply! Food First NL is now hiring a Communications Assistant in Social Enterprises Marketing. Supporting our three social enterprises, this part-time role is a great fit for the business-savvy and the community-minded!

Learn more and apply at: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring
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October 15, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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It's Provincial Election Day! Most polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Your vote is your voice. If you're eligible, get out and exercise your right and responsibility to vote!

For information on polling places, candidates, accessibility and more, visit elections.gov.nl.ca.
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October 14, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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The NL Anti-Poverty Coalition asked party leaders: “Would you support raising Income Support rates to a living rate throughout N.L.?”

See leaders’ responses to our full survey on our website: nlantipoverty.ca
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October 12, 2025 at 12:30 PM
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Harvest season is in full swing, and we've got a bumper crop of updates, events, and resources for you in the October edition of the Food First NL newsletter!

Sign up for next month's edition: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/our-resources/newsletter
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October 11, 2025 at 3:30 PM
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We’ve already covered municipal responsibilities, but can you name 6 ways provincial governments impact your access to food? We did, and they’re on the blog!

Read more, and vote for the Right to Food on October 14: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-provincial-election
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October 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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We're excited to welcome folks to our newest social enterprise — the Avalon Food Hub!

It's a new, online option for folks to buy local food in the St. John's Metro area. It's similar to our Western Food Hub but with an Avalon spin.

Orders open tomorrow, but join any time!

avalonfoodhub.ca
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October 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
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The NL Anti-Poverty Coalition asked party leaders: “Would you support the creation of a Basic Income Guarantee that would ensure that no one falls below the poverty line?”

See leaders’ responses to our full survey on our website: nlantipoverty.ca
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October 8, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Food First NL is now hiring a Communications Assistant in Social Enterprises Marketing. Supporting our three social enterprises, this part-time role is a great fit for the business-savvy and the community-minded!

Learn more and apply at: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring/2025-marketing
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October 7, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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NL goes to the polls in provincial elections on Tuesday, October 14. Want to vote for the Right to Food? We’ve prepared some questions you can ask your local candidates when they visit your neighbourhood: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-provincial-election
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October 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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How do Municipal Governments affect access to food? We’re really glad you asked! Check out our new blog post that includes examples of what is and isn’t a municipal responsibility when it comes to food, and vote for the Right to Food on October 2nd: www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/voting-...
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September 29, 2025 at 11:41 AM
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Communities across Newfoundland and Labrador go to the polls in municipal elections on Thursday, October 2nd. Want to vote for the Right to Food in yours? Check out our latest blog post for 4 questions to ask your candidates: www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/voting-...
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September 24, 2025 at 1:36 PM
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Summer's end is bittersweet as September arrives with its return to routine. Make us a part of yours and subscribe to the Food First NL monthly newsletter: www.foodfirstnl.ca/our-resource...
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September 3, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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Our submission for the 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations is on the blog.

The submission deadline is coming up fast (this Thursday) so feel free to borrow wording, recommendations, or ideas if working on your own draft!

www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-08...
Fall 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Submission — Food First NL
Food First NL's formal submission to the fall 2025 Federal Pre-Budget Consultations. We provide five recommendations to advance the right to food through federal roles and responsibilities.
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August 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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We look forward to the (now) annual living wage report for N.L. These values are important for updating our wages and help inform our advocacy for a province where everyone can eat with joy and dignity.

Always a valuable read!
ccpanovascotia.bsky.social CCPA Nova Scotia @ccpanovascotia.bsky.social · Aug 25
NL's living wage increased again. While some govt programs have blunted this increase, many fail to account for yrs of high inflation on essentials. There’s a need to increase eligibility cut-offs of govt programs so working people can qualify for much-needed supports.

#NLpoli
Newfoundland and Labrador Living Wage Rates Of course, employers need to take note of what is going on – their struggles to find workers are directly tied to the fact that people simply cannot afford to live on low wages. Employers need to recognize this reality, and governments need to act. – Russell Williams, co-author and associate professor of political science at Memorial University REGION RATES 2025 RATES 2024 % ANNUAL CHANGE Central $24.40 $24.10 1.24% Eastern $25.40 $24.70 2.83% Western $24.40 $24.10 1.24% Labrador-Northern Peninsula $28.30 $27.30 3.64% Provincial Weighted Average (working population): $25.31 in 2025; $24.70 in 2024 (annual increase: 2.45%). LEARN MORE: policyalternatives.ca/regions/nova-scotia/
August 25, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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Just released: 2025 Living Wages Report for NL, NS, & PEI. Too many households in Atlantic Canada struggle to make ends meet - their earnings don't cover basic living expenses. Govts & employers must act to address the affordability crisis. Learn more: bit.ly/2025livingwa...
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August 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
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Our friends at 211 NL are here to help with information on housing, emergency food, and more. They can direct you to community and social services you may need in difficult times. Give them a call if you need assistance, or find them online at nl.211.ca.

Stay safe, Newfoundland and Labrador!
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August 13, 2025 at 4:48 PM
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We're Hiring!

Tomorrow, August 12, is the deadline to apply for these full-time positions based in Western Newfoundland:
🥕 Program Assistant (Western NL Food Hub)
🥔 Regional Food Animator (Western/Northern Peninsula)

Details can be found on our website: www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring
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August 11, 2025 at 3:18 PM