Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins

Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins (ACT) is a Canadian nonprofit charitable organization dedicated to increasing access to fresh, healthy, and affordable food within the Timmins community. It is a volunteer-driven organization that collaborates with local partners to address food insecurity and related social issues.

Mission and Objectives

The coalition's mission centers on breaking down barriers—economic, transportation, and educational—that prevent individuals and families from accessing nutritious food. ACT aims to foster a food-secure community where all members have the resources and knowledge to eat well.

Programs and Services

ACT delivers its mission through several collaborative and community-based programs:

• Good Food Box and Good Food Market: These initiatives focus on making fresh produce more affordable and accessible by addressing economic and transportation challenges.

• Community Gardens: ACT provides land for community members to grow their own fresh produce. The program supports both individual gardeners and emergency food services, promoting local food production and self-reliance.

• Collective Cooking: This program brings community members together to cook, learn kitchen skills, and prepare meals that participants can take home, fostering food skills and social connections.

These programs complement local emergency food services, such as food banks and meal programs, by offering empowering alternatives that emphasize choice, skill development, and community engagement.

Organization and Status

Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins operates as a registered charity under the Canada Revenue Agency with the business registration number 834767352RR0001. It is supported by volunteers and community partnerships that enable it to sustain and grow its programs.

Community Engagement and Fundraising

ACT actively involves the Timmins community in its mission through events and fundraising initiatives. One notable event is "The Coldest Night of the Year," a family-friendly winter walk aimed at raising funds and awareness for local hunger-related causes.

Through these efforts, the coalition mobilizes support and resources to work toward a food-secure community where everyone has access to nutritious food and the tools to maintain a healthy diet.

References

• Anti-Hunger Coalition Timmins official program overview and community role[1][3][4]

• Registration information as a Canadian charitable organization[4]

• Community partnerships and fundraising events[1]