Media
Our work has been recognized in local media for its impact on food skills, health, and community connection across Nanaimo.
2026
A teaching tool: new Nanaimo cookbook bolstering culinary skills
Featured in NanaimoNewsNOW
Highlights the Nourish Nanaimo: A Community Cookbook & Local Food Guide as a hands-on teaching tool used in schools and community programs to build practical cooking skills, confidence, and nutrition knowledge.
2024
Nanaimo community kitchen receives $12,000 Island Health grant
Featured in Nanaimo Bulletin
Recognizes support for the Cultivate & Cook program through Island Health’s Community Wellness Grant, highlighting the connection between food skills, health, and community well-being.
2021
Nanaimo Community Kitchens celebrates 30th anniversary
Featured in NanaimoNewsNOW
Celebrates over 30 years of building food skills and community connection, highlighting the organization’s long-standing role in supporting individuals and families.
Caring women in Nanaimo give generously to community kitchen society
Featured in Nanaimo Bulletin
Highlights strong community support and a significant donation that helped grow programs and expand access to hands-on cooking and food skills.
Fish, traditional Indigenous recipes added to valuable Good Food Box program
Featured in NanaimoNewsNOW / 106.9 The Wolf
Covers a partnership with the Nanaimo Aboriginal Centre that brought fresh fish, traditional Indigenous recipes, and instructional videos to families through the Good Food Box program, supporting nutrition and cooking skills development.
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