Food Security Programs
Produce Box
Seed Kits
Each spring we offer residents of New Ross a seed kit usually containing the following: Yellow Beans, Green Beans, Carrots, Peas, Beets, Lettuce, Pumpkin, Kale, and a few transplants. This program has a maximum capacity set at 36, please call 902-689-2414 when registration opens.
Community Cupboard
This is free and open to anyone, during our usual business hours, for those who need pantry & hygiene items, or if you have something to donate. There are no limits or restrictions. We can not guarantee anything being ‘in stock’ or know when/if it will be back.
History of Food Projects in New Ross:
The New Ross Community Food Project began in 2014, as a community-based initiative to build community food security. The project began with a Community Food Assessment, which showed that the community has a lot of strengths to build on and opportunities to grow. The strong farming, gardening, and traditional skills were highlighted, along with the desire to work together, learn together, and share food knowledge together, along with skills and resources. From there, in 2015, a community group formed with partners, farmers, and community members to work towards building a more food secure community.
Funding was received from the Department of Communities, Culture, and Heritage for a variety of programs in 2018.
