London Food Coalition

05/05/2026

On Red Dress Day, we remember and honour the Indigenous women, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people who are missing, who have been taken, and whose families and communities continue to carry their absence.

At London Food Coalition, this day also asks us to think deeply about food, land, care and community.

Across generations, Indigenous women, aunties, grandmothers, girls, Two-Spirit and gender-diverse people have carried vital roles as caregivers, growers, harvesters, seed keepers, cooks, organizers, teachers, leaders and protectors. From seed to harvest, from harvest to table, from table to community, they have helped shape food systems rooted in relationship.

Food abundance is not only about having enough.

It is about building communities where people are safe, valued, protected and able to return home.

Today, we remember. We honour. We recommit.

Read the full reflection here:
https://www.londonfoodcoalition.com/post/where-food-abundance-meets-the-red-dress-remembering-honouring-and-rebuilding-community

05/04/2026

Starting the week with food abundance. 🥦🍞🍎

Every bin, box, loaf, vegetable, and prepared item in these photos tells a bigger story. It tells the story of donors choosing care over waste. It tells the story of volunteers showing up with their hands and hearts ready. It tells the story of member agencies working every day to nourish neighbours across London. And it tells the story of what becomes possible when a community decides that good food should move toward people, not away from them.

At London Food Coalition, we collect food, connect partners, and nourish community. This work is practical, yes. It is logistics, trucks, scales, schedules, sorting, lifting, sharing, and reporting. But it is also deeply human. It is about dignity. It is about abundance. It is about making sure healthy food reaches the programs, agencies, families, students, seniors, newcomers, and neighbours who need it.

This is what food abundance looks like at the start of a new week: community care in motion.

Want to be part of it? Visit our website to learn more, become a member, donate, fundraise, or volunteer:
www.londonfoodcoalition.com

04/29/2026

Food collection is having a moment.

In the past week alone, stories from Newfoundland, Alberta, the U.S., and Mexico are all pointing to the same truth: communities everywhere are figuring out how to move good food instead of wasting it. From a couple feeding 200 households in Pouch Cove to organizations surpassing one million pounds collected, this work is no longer invisible. It’s becoming a system.

At the London Food Coalition, we call this what it is: collecting food abundance. And we’re right in the middle of it.

This new blog takes a real look at what’s working, what’s fragile, and what London can learn from fellow food champions across North America.

Give it a read. Then share it. Let’s keep this momentum going.

👉 https://www.londonfoodcoalition.com/post/malcolm-in-the-middle-of-a-movement-food-abundance-finally-gets-its-day-in-the-sun

04/29/2026

We had such a good time at Earthfest this weekend.

A huge thank you to the organizers for creating a space where community, sustainability, and connection come together so naturally. Events like this remind us what’s possible when people show up for each other, and for the planet.

To our volunteers, thank you. You showed up with energy, curiosity, and care, helping share the story of what it means to collect food, connect organizations, and nourish community. Every conversation you had, every question you answered, every smile you offered helped move this work forward.

At the London Food Coalition, we see food collection as climate action. Every pound of fresh, high quality food we collect and share is food that stays out of landfill and in the hands of people across our city. It’s simple, it’s practical, and it works because of community.

Grateful to be part of a network that believes in abundance, in collaboration, and in taking care of each other.

If you stopped by to chat, thank you. If you’re curious about getting involved, we’d love to connect.

Collect. Connect. Nourish.

04/27/2026

We’re hiring through the Canada Summer Jobs program.

The London Food Coalition is currently recruiting for two roles:
Bulk Goods Truck Driver and Stock Helper

These positions are part of a national program designed to support youth employment while building meaningful, community-based experience.

If you’re looking for hands-on, purpose-driven work this summer, this is an opportunity to be part of something that directly supports food access, reduces waste, and strengthens community across London.

To be eligible for Canada Summer Jobs, you must:
• Be between 15 and 30 years of age
• Be legally entitled to work in Canada
• Be a Canadian citizen, permanent resident, or protected person (refugee status)
• Have a valid Social Insurance Number (SIN)

Whether you’re on the road collecting food or in the Food Hub preparing it for distribution, your work will help ensure that good food is shared, not wasted.

Apply online for either position at:
www.londonfoodcoalition.com/employment

Collect. Connect. Nourish.

04/25/2026

The London Food Coalition, thanks Heeman’s for their incredibly generous donation of vegetable seeds. Your support is much more than a gift of seeds; it is an investment in healthier communities, stronger neighbourhoods, and a more sustainable future.

Gardening plays a vital role in advancing food sovereignty by giving individuals and families the opportunity to grow their own fresh, nutritious food and make choices about what they eat. In a time when many households are facing food insecurity, access to seeds can be the first step toward greater independence, resilience, and dignity.

Your donation also supports environmental stewardship. Growing food locally reduces the need for transportation, packaging, and waste, while encouraging biodiversity and greener urban spaces. Every garden planted contributes to a healthier planet.

Beyond the harvest, gardening offers powerful benefits for mental health and wellbeing. Tending a garden can reduce stress, create a sense of purpose, and provide moments of peace and connection with nature. It is also a wonderful way to bring people together; neighbors sharing knowledge, families working side by side, and communities growing stronger through collective effort.

Because of your generosity, more people in our community will have the opportunity to plant, grow, and thrive.

Thank you for helping us sow the seeds of change.

04/22/2026

We’re hiring.

The London Food Coalition is looking for a Stock Helper to support food sorting, organization, and distribution at our Food Hub.

This role plays a critical part in making sure the food we collect is handled with care and shared in a way that reflects dignity and respect for the people and organizations we serve.

You’ll be part of a team working behind the scenes to ensure thousands of pounds of fresh food are sorted and prepared each week for distribution across our network.

If you enjoy hands-on work, being part of a team, and making a tangible difference in your community, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online at:
www.londonfoodcoalition.com/employment

Collect. Connect. Nourish.



NOTE: all employees of the London Food Coalition are required a valid Vulnerable Sector Check in advance of the position start date.

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04/22/2026

We’re hiring.

The London Food Coalition is looking for a Bulk Goods Truck Driver to support our daily food collection and distribution across the city.

This role is at the heart of what we do. Each day, you’ll help ensure that fresh, nutritious food is collected from local donors and shared with community organizations where it can be used, not wasted.

It’s hands-on, meaningful work that connects people, food, and community in a very real way.

If you’re a confident driver who values reliability, relationships, and purpose, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply online at:
www.londonfoodcoalition.com/employment

Collect. Connect. Nourish.



NOTE: all employees of the London Food Coalition are required a valid Vulnerable Sector Check in advance of the position start date.

01/15/2026

Due to today's snowy weather, the London Food Coalition is closed. Member pick-ups for today will be rescheduled.

11/28/2025

As winter settles in, it’s the perfect time to slow down and connect with our food. Dive into our latest blog post about creative practices for a zero-waste season. Let’s make every ingredient count and foster warmth during these cold months! Read more here: https://wix.to/KSlDL6q

As the first real snow settles in, something shifts in our kitchens. We slow down a little. We take stock. We remember what’s in the freezer, what’s tucked into the bottom of the pantry, and what’s been waiting patiently in the crisper drawer. Winter, in so many ways, invites us into a differe...