Our Mission
Social Harvest Ottawa's main mission is to develop a resilient and sustainable food system by growing fresh, nutritious produce and empowering the community with direct access to healthy, local options. We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment where people of all ages, backgrounds and abilities can come together to cultivate, learn and share the bounty of healthy food. By deepening the connection between people and the food they consume, we aim to strengthen local food security. Our ultimate goal is to build a food system that is equitable, sustainable and responsive to the evolving needs of our community.
We strive for:
Expanded partnerships in our community to contribute to local food insecurity and poverty reduction solutions.
Increased availability of fresh locally-grown produce.
Increased number of residents with food literacy, agricultural and environmental knowledge.
We contribute to the United Nation's Social Development Goals
Build the resilience of the poor and those in vulnerable situations and reduce their exposure and vulnerability to climate-related extreme events and other economic, social and environmental shocks and disasters.
End hunger and ensure access by all people to safe, nutritious and sufficient food all year round. Double the agricultural productivity and incomes of small-scale food producers. Ensure sustainable food production systems.
Ensure equal access to affordable and quality education; technical, vocational and tertiary, including university. Ensure that all learners acquire the knowledge and skills needed to promote sustainable development, including, among others, through education for sustainable development and sustainable lifestyles.
Achieve the sustainable management and efficient use of natural resources. Halve per capita global food waste at the retail and consumer levels and reduce food losses along production and supply chains, including post-harvest losses.
Substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse. Ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature.