Good Mood Food
A lot of people have been coming by my office asking about Good Food Boxes and what CHEP actually stands for. Since it’s a common question, I’ll go over it briefly:
Basically, CHEP Good Food Inc is an organization that works with communities to ensure food security and improve the access to proper food. For those who don’t know what food security means, the World Health Organization defines it as “when all people at all times have access to sufficient, safe, nutritious food to maintain a healthy and active life”.
CHEP believes that food is a basic right, and their vision is to have a community where nutritious, safe and affordable food is always available. Overall, CHEP’s goals are to promote healthy eating by providing opportunities for nutrition and food system education. CHEP also aims to build capacity, and enhance self-reliance in communities to improve their own health issues. Increasing awareness of food security issues and bringing about social change is another main objective. Some services offered by CHEP include the Children Nutrition Program, the Good Food Box, Community gardening workshop as well as being a part of the Saskatoon Food Coalition.
We’ve partnered with CHEP for the past couple of years to provide Good food boxes for University Students. Students are able to order them right here on campus, either at the USSU food centre or the USSU main office. CHEP delivers the food boxes to the University a week later, and student can simply pick up their orders. For those who are interested in this organization and want to learn more, check out their website:
Check out this link to download an electronic copy of 2012 Good Food Box brochures and delivery/order date calendars.
Remember- Come visit us in the tunnel all week for Mental Health Awareness. There are a bunch of free giveaways, and a variety of fresh, delicious snacks! Stop by and learn about how to take care of your body, and eating right; learn skills in time management and developing positive attitudes for your mental health!
Cheers,
JT.
