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The city of Surrey is growing in size and diversity and the types of food choices available have an impact on community health in particular to those affected by socio-economic barriers. The purpose of this project is to create an illustrated snapshot of the food environment in the neighborhood of South Surrey.
This project will help the organization enhance the knowledge of the local food environment in the area and help the organization develop projects and programs to improve accessibility of healthy foods.
We will assess the availability and accessibility of food outlets in these areas through data collection and mapping. Our goal is to translate the results into a visual image of the number of healthy, moderately healthy and unhealthy food resources. Time permitted a site visit will be conducted as part of experiential learning.
These results will contribute to previous research findings and provide community stakeholders with a broader view of the current food systems in Surrey. Volunteers will deliver their findings and recommendations to community stakeholders on the third day of the project. The presentation is an integral part of this work as it will inform current and future policies impacting community health and wellness.
Programming | Dates |
Kick-off Orientation | Saturday, February 8 from 12:30 pm – 4:00 pm |
Project |
Tuesday, February 18 from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday, February 19 from 9:00 am – 3:30 pm Thursday, February 20 from 9:00 am – 3:00 pm |
Base of operations will be at Central City Library in Surrey (10350 University Drive, Surrey BC V3T 4B8). Location is within walking distance from the Surrey Central Skytrain Station and bus loop.
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