Food Policy Council vs. Food Systems Alliance: What’s the Difference? Written by: River Rush Have you ever wondered what the difference is between a Food Policy Council (FPC) vs. a […]
At the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council, we believe food is more than nourishment. It is culture, memory, resilience, and connection. ArJay, owner of La Burreria London at Covent Garden Market, […]
Located on Wharncliffe Road South, IVANOPOBLANO brings delicious, 100% organic Mexican cuisine to London, Ontario. What began as Canada’s first organic Mexican food truck now stars as a warm, walk-in […]
By: Sienna Burke On March 11, 2026 VON‘s Ontario Student Nutrition Program (OSNP) hosted the “Building Bridges with Breakfast” event in London, Ontario, bringing together community partners to collaborate on […]
Written by: Alyssa Rush Did you know Ontario loses 319 acres of farmland every day to development? This land is vital for food production. Once developed, it is lost to […]
Written by Siobhan Watters, PhD with Editorial Support from Kathy MacKay, RD On November 6, 2025, the Middlesex-London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) hosted the Cultivating Resilient Food Systems Summit, followed […]
Written by: Matthew Kang For over a decade, Chantel Crockett has worked to strengthen the relationship between Ontario’s agri-food sector and the communities it feeds. Her career spans special events, […]
By: Siobhan Watters This month, the MLFPC is heeding the call for Truth and Reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples in Canada. So far, we learned about the historical role that food […]
By: Siobhan Watters In 2016, Western University released its first ever Indigenous Strategic Plan. Six years later, the university announced the opening of Wampum Learning Lodge in fulfillment of the […]
Written by: Siobhan Watters September 30th is Canada’s National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. The Middlesex-London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) is taking this month to educate ourselves and honour our […]
Written by Joud Ibraheem. Edited by Ginette Blake. Food insecurity, defined as inadequate or insecure access to food due to a lack of money, remains a prominent community issue despite […]
Written by Ellen Lakusiak. Edited by Ginette Blake, Kathy MacKay, and Matthew Wang The desire to buy Canadian products has never been stronger. When it comes to food, however, it […]
Written by Kathy MacKay and edited by Matthew Kang Every day in London, food that could feed families ends up in landfills. The London Food Coalition (LFC) is working to […]
By: Alyssa Rush and Edited by: Matthew Kang The local food movement matters now more than ever. But how can we change our spending habits to support our local communities? […]
By Ginette Blake, RD Vegetables and fruit are at the top of the list of most wasted foods in Canada, according the Second Harvest. Fresh produce is perishable but how […]
By Ellen Lakusiak Welcome to week 3 of MLPFC’s Food Waste Challenge (April 18-24, 2025). We could avoid so much wasted food by knowing when food can be saved. This […]
By: Ginette Blake, RD About half of all the food produced in Canada is wasted. That sure sounds absurd to me. Some of that waste is avoidable (i.e. try to […]
This week, we’re challenging you to create a delicious meal using only what you already have—no extra grocery trips needed! Check your fridge, pantry, and freezer for ingredients that need […]
By: Juanqi (Irena) Wang As food prices continue to increase, many Middlesex and London residents struggle to afford nutritional meals. Despite the challenges, there are several ways to stretch your […]
As you may know, the green bin program is live in London! This has been a long-awaited strategy to help reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gasses. While this is an […]
Peggy O’Neil, a passionate home economist and former MLFPC Board Member, is releasing more episodes in Season 3 of her “Food for the Future” podcast! This podcast is your gateway […]
In the heart of downtown London, there exists an urban garden that has thrived for over three decades, thanks to the dedication of Yvonne and Chris Padadakos. These two gardeners […]
We’re thrilled to announce that Peggy O’Neil, a passionate home economist and former MLFPC Board Member, is releasing new episodes in her “Food for the Future” podcast! This podcast is […]
The Middlesex London Food Policy Council (MLFPC) is pleased to inform you that the video recording of our “Know Your Food” event is now online! The day proved to be […]
Ontario loses 319 acres of farmland every day. That is roughly 246 football fields or 9 family farms! Losing this agricultural land means London is reliant on importing food, making […]
