27Oct 2026 by Land to Table
Recap: Building Our Data Capacity to Improve Collective Impact Storytelling 

Recap: Building Our Data Capacity to Improve Collective Impact Storytelling 

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Building Our Data Capacity to Improve Collective Impact Storytelling Earlier this month, Land to Table’s Food Security Manager, Sammy Blair, travelled to Toronto with Hilary Henegar, Co-founder, Program Lead & Coach at Abundance Collective, for the 2026 Nonprofit Data Capacity Summit on October 8. The day was organized by Blueprint who presented the event with Purpose Analytics, with funding support from the Government of Canada’s Future Skills Centre. The Summit was built for anyone in the nonprofit sector who works in program management, evaluation, operations or strategy, whether they were just starting to use data or are ready to go deeper. Sammy and Hilary spoke on a panel about how funders and organizations can turn data into real momentum for change. They shared the stage with the Charity Insights Canada…
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22Oct 2026 by Land to Table
Recap: RFPN Project Completion Gathering

Recap: RFPN Project Completion Gathering

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Two Years of Working Together: Recapping the RFPN Project Completion Gathering On October 8, 2026, we gathered at the Splatsin Centre in Enderby, on the traditional, ancestral, and unceded territory of the Splastin First Nation, the southernmost community of the Secwépemc Nation, to mark the end of the Regional Food Procurement Network (RFPN) project. Food bank staff from Golden, Revelstoke, Sicamous and Cranbrook joined the Land to Table and Food Shed team for a day of looking back, touring the new warehouse, and planning what comes next.Looking back on two yearsMelissa Hemphill, RFPN Coordinator, opened the day by walking everyone through how we got here. The project grew out of a 2023 study of four rural food banks, which found that they serve a far larger share of their town…
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29Sep 2026 by admin

Recap: Connect BC — Learning to Measure the Change We’re Working Toward

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Recap: Connect BC — Learning to Measure the Change We're Working Towards By Liz Blakeway, Executive DirectorOn September 17th, I had the opportunity to represent Land to Table at the Connect BC Conference in Kelowna, a gathering of community foundations from across BC and the Yukon. I joined Hilary Henegar of Abundance Collective (formerly Purppl) and Kevin Ronaghan of the Community Foundation of the South Okanagan Similkameen to share L2T's experience with the Okanagan Prosperity Fund Impact Measurement Learning Program — and what we've learned about the value of investing in organizational capacity.This opportunity grew directly out of the Okanagan Prosperity Fund grant L2T received through the North Okanagan Community Foundation. In addition to providing grants, the three Okanagan community foundations decided to try something different: they pooled resources to…
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24Sep 2026 by admin
Recap: Salmon Pressure Canning Workshop

Recap: Salmon Pressure Canning Workshop

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Recap: Salmon Pressure Canning Workshop On September 22nd, Land to Table joined the First Nations Health Authority (FNHA) and Interior Health’s Indigenous Food Security lead at the Neighbourhood Kitchen in Revelstoke for a hands-on salmon pressure canning workshop with 8 different local community food organizations and projects. Together, we created a space for community partners to learn the process, ask questions, share their own experience, and get comfortable with a skill that plays an important role in food security and in preserving local and regional foods. What stood out most was who was in the room. Many of the folks who joined us came with the intention of carrying this knowledge back to their own networks and food programs (to can for elders, school food programs, food banks, for education,…
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24Jun 2026 by admin
Hiring: Communications, Marketing and Storytelling Coordinator

Hiring: Communications, Marketing and Storytelling Coordinator

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Hiring: L2T Communications, Marketing and Storytelling Coordinator Employer: Land to Table Network SocietyHours: Part time contract, 24 hours/weekTerm: July 2026 – March 2027 (possibility to extend)Salary: Starting at $38/hour Download the Job Description (PDF) L2T is looking for a skilled communicator and storyteller who can help share the stories, relationships, and impact that are shaping a stronger regional food system. Please share broadly and help us find a strong candidate who will play a key role in increasing the visibility and impact of Land to Table Network Society and The Food Shed. To apply you will need a cover letter, resume, and 2-3 examples of communications, marketing, writing, storytelling, or content development work. Submit to L2T Executive Director, Liz Blakeway: liz@landtotablenetwork.com.  Applications are open until July 12, 2026. Final L2T Communications, Marketing and…
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24Jun 2026 by admin
Recap: L2T Strategic Planning

Recap: L2T Strategic Planning

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  Recap: L2T Strategic Planning Day On June 6th, Land to Table staff and Board members gathered for a full-day strategic planning retreat to reflect on where we’ve been, where we are now, and where we want to go over the next 3–5 years. Together, we explored the changing conditions shaping our food system—from climate change and affordability pressures to evolving opportunities for local food infrastructure and regional collaboration. The day focused on identifying the strategic priorities that will guide our work through 2030, while also reflecting on how we want to work together as an organization. Through thoughtful discussion, we revisited our values, explored the operating principles that guide us in navigating complexity, and considered how Land to Table can continue to strengthen both the local food economy and…
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29Apr 2026 by admin
Meet Stephanie Sundquist – TFS Manager

Meet Stephanie Sundquist – TFS Manager

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Meet Stephanie Sundquist The Food Shed Manager Hi, I’m Stephanie Sundquist. I believe that a stronger, healthier British Columbia starts withbetter food systems. My journey has taken me from the audit desk at Community Futures to thewarehouse floor of Farmbound Organics, to the processing floor of OBC where I spent 15 yearsconnecting local farmers with the communities that need them most. I’ve worn many hats: Operational Manager, Purchaser, Financial Auditor, and even FoodProcessing Operator. Whether I’m running industrial processing equipment or analyzing fundingspreadsheets, my goal is always the same: to make local food more accessible. As a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, I don't just see "units of produce"—I see the lifeblood of ourcommunity health. I am currently looking to collaborate with like-minded organizations to solvethe puzzles of:● Shared Infrastructure: Warehouse and…
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19Jan 2026 by admin
Hiring: The Food Shed Manager

Hiring: The Food Shed Manager

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Now Hiring! The Food Shed Manager Employer: Land to Table Network SocietyTerm: Full time | 14 months (with opportunity to renew)Salary: $62,000 to $70,000/year Download the Job Description (PDF) Land to Table friends and partners — we have exciting news to share! As many of you may know, The Food Shed (TFS) is moving from vision to reality, and we’re now hiring our very first TFS Manager to help build and launch this transformative regional food infrastructure. This role will shape everything from systems development to facility launch, creating a foundation for local food procurement, processing, and distribution across our region. We’d be grateful if you could help us spread the word throughout your networks. Please share this opportunity with anyone who’s passionate about local food systems, logistics, community impact, or building something new…
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07Jan 2026 by admin
L2T 2025 Reflections

L2T 2025 Reflections

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L2T 2025 Reflections We hope everyone enjoyed a slower end to 2025 filled with good food, deep rest, and surrounded by friends and family. 2025 was the year of big beginnings for Land to Table. With the strength of the network and our shared expertise, we transformed many years of conversations and ideas into action-- to make the change we wish to see in our local food system. For those who attended our events, gathered with us, shared ideas and knowledge, or followed along our journey last year, thank you for being a part of the groundswell to re-localize our food systems. We hope you'll join us for a year of trying new things. This month's newsletter is a recap of 2025 and a preview of all that is to…
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30May 2025 by admin
Recap: Ntamtqen Community Garden Work Party

Recap: Ntamtqen Community Garden Work Party

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Recap: Ntamtqen Community Garden Work Party As part of our Community Foundation’s Community Prosperity Fund project, Land to Table is continuing to build the cross-regional network, and bring together food champions to learn and share food knowledge and experiences, strengthen relationships across our food system, and support local Indigenous food sovereignty and food security projects.  On May 23 and 24, 2025, Land to Table coordinated a networking and work party with the Ntamtqen Community Garden & Food Hub located on 7.5 acres of Smelqmix (Similkameen) community land. The project is driven by Dixon Terbasket’s vision and experience farming the land, supported by a dedicated Ntamtqen team of staff and volunteers, and hosted by the Lower Similkameen Indian Band (LSIB).  The purpose of the space is to promote food security and Indigenous…
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