Chilly days and cozy nights -- November is here! With a new month comes a new edition of the Food First NL newsletter, jam-packed with all the news, updates, and resources you need.

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Happy Halloween from Food First NL!

If you're out driving tonight, watch out for little monsters. Take it slow and pay attention. That goes for the monsters, too. We love a good treat as much as the next ghoul, but tummy aches are a rotten trick!

October is Farm to School Month! This annual celebration, led by Farm to Cafeteria Canada, provides opportunities to showcase local food, celebrate the impacts of farm to school programs, and encourage community involvement.

To learn about how you can get involved, visit: https://ow.ly/FAMp50XekzB

Join us tomorrow to learn about the Pye Centre for Northern Boreal Food Systems with Jamie Jackman! Grab a cuppa and tune in online to hear how the Centre is innovating the future of food.

Register via Zoom: #/registrationistration" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link" target="_blank" rel="noopener" data-link="bsky">https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/xo4UC4glRZKjraDA63m7yQ#/registration

Today's the deadline! We're hiring a Communications Assistant in Social Enterprises Marketing. This part-time role supports our three social enterprises. Could you be our business whiz?

Learn more and apply: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

One week left to apply! Food First NL is now hiring a Communications Assistant in Social Enterprises Marketing. Supporting our three social enterprises, this part-time role is a great fit for the business-savvy and the community-minded!

Learn more and apply at: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

It's Provincial Election Day! Most polls are open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. today.

Your vote is your voice. If you're eligible, get out and exercise your right and responsibility to vote!

For information on polling places, candidates, accessibility and more, visit elections.gov.nl.ca.

The NL Anti-Poverty Coalition asked party leaders: “Would you support raising Income Support rates to a living rate throughout N.L.?”

See leaders’ responses to our full survey on our website: nlantipoverty.ca

Harvest season is in full swing, and we've got a bumper crop of updates, events, and resources for you in the October edition of the Food First NL newsletter!

Sign up for next month's edition: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/our-resources/newsletter

We’ve already covered municipal responsibilities, but can you name 6 ways provincial governments impact your access to food? We did, and they’re on the blog!

Read more, and vote for the Right to Food on October 14: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-provincial-election

We're excited to welcome folks to our newest social enterprise — the Avalon Food Hub!

It's a new, online option for folks to buy local food in the St. John's Metro area. It's similar to our Western Food Hub but with an Avalon spin.

Orders open tomorrow, but join any time!

avalonfoodhub.ca

The NL Anti-Poverty Coalition asked party leaders: “Would you support the creation of a Basic Income Guarantee that would ensure that no one falls below the poverty line?”

See leaders’ responses to our full survey on our website: nlantipoverty.ca

Food First NL is now hiring a Communications Assistant in Social Enterprises Marketing. Supporting our three social enterprises, this part-time role is a great fit for the business-savvy and the community-minded!

Learn more and apply at: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring/2025-marketing

NL goes to the polls in provincial elections on Tuesday, October 14. Want to vote for the Right to Food? We’ve prepared some questions you can ask your local candidates when they visit your neighbourhood: https://www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2025-provincial-election

How do Municipal Governments affect access to food? We’re really glad you asked! Check out our new blog post that includes examples of what is and isn’t a municipal responsibility when it comes to food, and vote for the Right to Food on October 2nd: www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/voting-...

Communities across Newfoundland and Labrador go to the polls in municipal elections on Thursday, October 2nd. Want to vote for the Right to Food in yours? Check out our latest blog post for 4 questions to ask your candidates: www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/voting-...

Summer's end is bittersweet as September arrives with its return to routine. Make us a part of yours and subscribe to the Food First NL monthly newsletter: www.foodfirstnl.ca/our-resource...

Our friends at 211 NL are here to help with information on housing, emergency food, and more. They can direct you to community and social services you may need in difficult times. Give them a call if you need assistance, or find them online at nl.211.ca.

Stay safe, Newfoundland and Labrador!

We're Hiring!

Tomorrow, August 12, is the deadline to apply for these full-time positions based in Western Newfoundland:
🥕 Program Assistant (Western NL Food Hub)
🥔 Regional Food Animator (Western/Northern Peninsula)

Details can be found on our website: www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

The deadline is approaching! We're hiring for the following West Coast roles:
🥕 Program Assistant (Western NL Food Hub)
🥔 Regional Food Animator (Western/Northern Peninsula)

Apply for these full-time positions by end of day August 12th. Learn more on our website: www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

The dog days of summer have arrived, hot and dry. Take breaks with a cold beverage and some good reading material -- like the Food First NL newsletter, out now!

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We're hiring!
🥕 Program Assistant (Western NL Food Hub)
🥔 Regional Food Animator (Western/Northern Peninsula)

Applicants for these dynamic, full-time roles should be community-minded with a keen interest in local food and food security. Details can be found on our website: www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

Tomorrow's the deadline! You have one day left to apply for our TWO job openings: Program Coordinator for the newly announced Avalon Food Hub, and Metro Regional Food Animator.

Check out our website for more details on both of these full-time positions: www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring

Join our team! Food First NL is hiring for the roles of Program Coordinator for the new Avalon Food Hub and a Metro Regional Food Animator. Are you ready to make an impact in your community? Apply by July 22!

More details can be found at www.foodfirstnl.ca/hiring.

Summer is in full swing! Take a break from the heat with the July edition of our newsletter -- out now!

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