One Cup Of Soup - Lorne Ave Public School
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The document proposes providing a daily cup of soup to students at Lorne Ave PS in London, Ontario. It would be funded by the city with local ingredients, creating jobs. It would benefit the school, community, and city by engaging the community, creating a business incubator and jobs, and aligning with neighborhood goals of sustainability. Precedents for similar programs in Ontario and elsewhere are provided. Benefits include enhancing the school facility's mixed use, revenue generation, and community participation.
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- 1. One Cup Of Soup for Lorne Ave PS 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup of Soup
- 2. Introduction The Connection Why Lorne Ave PS is Important to Us The Concept Facts & Funding The Benefits To the School, Community & City 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 3. Food & Nutrition - Canadian Data Sept, 2010 - FoodShare Survey Ontario support for food literacy & local food purchasing March 2011 - Toronto District School Board Health benefits & better grades through better nutrition June 2011 - Public Health Agency of Canada Youth obesity rates in Canada doubled over past 30 years 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 4. One Cup Of Soup - Explained FREE nutritious daily cup of soup at school City-funded, no/low tax implications Local/regional ingredients Job creation Council support 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 5. One Cup Of Soup - Benefits Old East Village community participation Business Incubator Job Creation Supported by Public Policy Community Engagement, Partnering & Participation Aligned with Neighbourhood Goals 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 6. Urban Agriculture & Soup Precedents Growing Chefs growingchefsontario.ca On the Move Organics http://onthemoveorganics.ca FoodShare http://foodshare.ca Carrot Cache www.carrotcache.com Detroit Soup www.detroitsoup.com Growing Power www.growingpower.org 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 7. Renewable Energy & Sustainability Community Energy Opportunities Roof-mounted Solar Panels London District Renewable Energy Co- operative (LDREC/www.ldrec.ca ) Joint Venture partner London Hydro Mayor’s Sustainable Energy Council (MSEC) Community Gardens Opportunity Green Roof Potential 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 8. Benefits Enhanced, Mixed-use of Existing Facility Supported by Future Government Policy London Food Charter Local Food Act (projected: 2013) Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program Revenue Generating/ Expense Offset Community Engagement, Partnering & Participation Good Neighbourhood Partner Scalable Business Opportunities 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 9. THANK YOU 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
- 10. THANK YOU 31 Jan, 2013 Central London Elementary ARC Gary Zavitz, One Cup Of Soup
Editor's Notes
- Author: Gary Zavitz & Councillor Dale Henderson For: Central London Elementary ARC Susan Van Aarsen Assistant to Karen Wilkinson Thames Valley District School Board Operations Services 1250 Dundas Street London, ON, N6A 5L1 Tel: 519-452-2000 ext. 20385 Fax: 519-452-2485 [email_address]
- [Comment ] All points on slide will be covered throughout entire presentation, not just here Background Check : Councillor Dale Henderson and I attended Lorne Ave, at different times and have ties to the area. His father owned a variety store that sold vegetables and produce on the SE corner of Elias & English. Gary’s parents owned property on Princess Ave near English St. and my dad worked at the Bell repair centre on Elias, just east of Quebec. Gary is a member of the Mayor’s Sustainable Energy Council and sits on the board of LDREC, a newly-formed community energy co-operative which encompasses the entire city, allowing residents to become directly involved with revenue generating solar projects, through a joint venture with London Hydro. Some Old East residents are members. Gary is a former Etobicoke School Board employee , working out of the board office and experiencing first-hand an era of surplus teachers & schools issues during the 1980’s.
- Key reports 1. FoodShare Survey Report : summary of a student nutrition and food literacy poll taken first week in Sept, 2010 report (source: Stratcom Strategic Communications); Results included: a. Wide support for promotion of food literacy in Ontario schools b. Food literacy to be included in core curriculum c. Promotion of local food purchasing by schools d. Investing in school grounds’ community gardens & composting to give students hands-on experience with food cycle e. New nutrition school programs are popular, but cost to parents are a concern f. Those without children support all initiatives to same degree as those with children 2. Toronto District School Board Study Shows Student Success is Tied to Healthy Eating a. Impact of eating breakfast on academic achievement Along with healthy-eating health benefits, study shows that Grade 7 and 8 students, who eat breakfast regularly, achieved better grades and were less likely to be at-risk. 3. Youth obesity rates in Canada have doubled over the past 30 years; among children aged 6 to 17, the rate more than tripled to 10 per cent of the population, according to a study released in June by the Public Health Agency of Canada. The latest government estimates suggest obesity and the chronic diseases linked to it have cost the country nearly $7.1-billion.
- Background: The One Cup of Soup local food and nutrition concept was in part a response to the Central London Elementary ARC Key drivers for concept are: Health and nutrition Food sustainability within an urban setting Local to Lorne Ave Not a storefront business but a group of active London and area resident foodies working to enhance the availability of local nutritious food One Cup of Soup fully supports the investment and partnership opportunities led by the City of London to establish a Family Centre at Lorne Avenue School, recognizing that cornerstone for other partnerships Councillor Dale G. Henderson is the city representative and has provided input to city council with respect to related funding for Lorne Ave PS Methodology: Funding via charitable contributions and/or other sources via tax roll concept presently before City Council with support from Councillors Dale G. Henderson, Stephen Orser and others Ingredients sourced from local/regional family farm operations and producers Nutritional value will be known and controllable Each student will be provided with a free cup of nutritious soup Concept would be facilitated through local businesses & NGO’s, such as Growing Chefs, Western Fair Farmers' and Artisans' Market, On the Move Organics, East Village Coffeehouse, Thames Region Ecological Association Consideration given for food waste, fertilizer handling (if required) http://www.londoncommunitynews.com/news-story/1935500-million-dollars-for-lorne-avenue-school-gets-budget-slot/ http://www.lfpress.com/2013/01/28/school-might-stay-open-if-council-commits-1-million-to-the-plan
- Benefits: Old East Village community & business participation Community Business Incubator – One Cup of Soup/London Soup Job Creation for young people Support for current & future public policy from all levels of government Mayor’s commitment to Community Hub Proposed London Food Charter Local Food Act (projected: 2013) Expected curriculum forthcoming Food Literacy Programs Feed-In Tariff (FIT) Program Community Engagement, Partnering & Participation Aligned to Neighbourhood Goals Addresses potential future community goals, such as walkability, conservation, a Food District, a Cultural Hub and use of Renewable Energy within the area. Provides a healthy meal supplement contributing to better school performance outcomes provide s economic development for locally produced food by growers/farmers in London & surrounding region Parents and community will recognize the increased value of the school program Globe and Mail, 2011: ““School meals seem also to be more important now than in the past because children rely more on food provided at school now than three decades ago” With a growing concern on juvenile diabetes, it’s an interesting coincidence that nearby Banting House – “The Birthplace of Insulin” - is technically EOA (442 Adelaide St. N)
- Growing Chefs Close proximity to Lorne Ave Locally grown, healthy food experience with area boosters & sponsors Run four different food education programs in London 2 – TVDSB (cooking with kids) , 2 – independent Expressed interest in partnering with One Cup Of Soup FoodShare Non-profit, created in 1985, independent from TDSB ‘ Field to Table’ advocacy Former Ursula Franklin School – 10 year lease signed w/TDSB Received provincial recognition Addressed childhood obesity concerns ‘ If there’s Sex education, why isn’t there Food education?’ Carrot Cache Funder of Agriculture and Food Security projects 1/3 of Big Carrot projects goes towards Carrot Cache Community Resources Inc. Detroit Soup http://www.detroitsoup.com Soup-based community business Incubator Growing Power http://growingpower.org Milwaukee, WI Middle of 8 km Food Desert
- London District Renewable Energy Co-operative (LDREC): www.ldrec.ca http://www.ldrec.ca/LDREC-Presentation-2012-10-25.pdf Joint Venture with London Hydro 11 current London facilities signed to joint LDRC/London Hydro venture Arenas, Convention Centre, community centres, firehouse FEED-IN TARIFF PROGRAM: http://fit.powerauthority.on.ca/fit-program ONTARIO REGULATION 322/12 http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca/html/source/regs/english/2012/elaws_src_regs_r12322_e.htm http://bluegreencanada.ca/blog/it-just-became-easier-save-money-and-help-planet The amendments allow municipalities to lend homeowners & businesses money for improvements, like adding renewable energy systems or energy efficiency upgrades. And these loans can be tied to the property, rather than the homeowner. Community Gardens : Shared and community gardens of London and area. Focus on the support and advocacy for food producing gardens and their role in individual and urban food security, good health and environmental health. They celebrate and educate about these while enjoying the beauties and varieties of all plants as they nurture our bodies, minds and spirits. http://www.communitygardenslondon.ca/news.html Green Roofs : Benefits: storm water management, heat island mitigation, increasing biodiversity in urban settings, urban food production, social benefits (hospitals, schools). They also last several generations (growing media protects membrane). See www.greenroofs.org for more info
- Closing Remarks & Full Disclosure: We have consulted with as many city, political, neighbourhood & education officials as was possible. Our group wishes to have a larger discussion with staff who would be interested in working with us further on this concept This idea provides a Local Solution for Local Food with Local Options and is consistent with and enhances other initiatives, such the Children’s Nutrition & Learning Project. The ideas being suggested are actionable, achievable and realistic, within the context of the current facility and within an ongoing environment of financial constraint. They are also supported by current and future policy at different levels of government. It addresses potential future community goals, such as walkability, conservation, a Community Hub and use of Renewable Energy within the area. Like others who have previously presented, I too am proud of the area and of Lorne Ave Public School. Delivered on behalf of One Cup Of Soup, an organization comprised of a variety of city and area residents who are working towards a local sustainable solution through the use of nutritious food.
- For further information, please contact: Gary Zavitz Email: gary.zavitz@interbeach.com Phone: 519-666-0770