Overview
The guide helps people in Toronto find African and Caribbean foods that are grown locally. It provides information about farmers, farmers' markets and food retailers where culturally familiar foods can be found.
Key findings
Ontario farmers grow foods used in African and Caribbean cooking, including callaloo, chilli peppers, squash, sweet potatoes and okra. The guide promotes buying locally grown cultural foods because it can support local farmers, reduce transportation impacts and make culturally familiar foods easier to find.
Policy considerations
– support local food systems
– improve access to culturally appropriate foods
– support Black and immigrant communities in accessing fresh food
– include cultural food needs in local food and health planning
Program considerations
– connect community members with local African and Caribbean foods
– share information about local farmers and markets
– support community food education
– partner with local food organizations and farmers
– include culturally familiar foods in nutrition and food programs
Target population
African and Caribbean communities in Toronto, people looking for culturally familiar foods
Intended audience
Health Care Providers, Community Organizations, Dietician, Community memebers
Geographic focus
Canada
Evidence type
Community guideline / practice resource
Source type
Institutional guideline/policy document
Language
English
Reference
Toronto Environmental Alliance. (2009). Locally-grown African/Caribbean food guide
