London Community Resource Centre

Mental health and food literacy - combine them together and you get one of our newest initiatives. Mind Your Plate is a program to support food literacy in the community, as well as mental wellness in those closest to us. Donate today, and help support the ongoing work with the program! http://lcrc.on.ca/donate-now #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayCa #GrowCookLearn #MindYourPlate #CommunityGarden #Community #LdnOnt

CrazyTalk is an exercise in vulnerability, risk and emotional exposure; a variety show encouraging those with mental health struggles to dare greatly and talk a...bout their discomfort so that we can come together and lean into the stuff that makes us human. You can find out more information about CrazyTalk here: https://www.crazytalklive.com/ Consider supporting CrazyTalk with a donation: https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/m/46491/donation Or as a volunteer! https://docs.google.com//1wKaNpmSCyiN87FvCifpECXpWob3ZyWi/ #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayCa #CrazyTalk #MentalHealth #Community #LdnOnt

Building a healthy relationship with food is important. Yet, it is a difficult topic that we don't often discuss as a community. LCRC tackles this problem through our Grow Cook Learn programs, where we bring community members together to learn about and play with food. Donate to support the ongoing workshops and food literacy programs through Grow Cook Learn. http://lcrc.on.ca/donate-now #GivingTuesday #GivingTuesdayCa #GrowCookLearn #MindYourPlate #CommunityGarden #Community #LdnOnt

Here is the recipe we will be making for Mind Your Plate on Thursday! Check out the event page to sign up for the livestream!

We are so excited for our Mind Your Plate webinar tomorrow! Here’s a preview of the recipe we will work through together: a Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry Soup! If you’re planning on cooking along with us, make sure you have all of your ingredients ready! Sign up at http://lcrc.on.ca/mind-your-plate-online #GrowCookLearn #MindYourPlate #Webinar #Cooking #MentalHealth

Join us this Thursday on October 29th at 6pm for the next session of Mind Your Plate, where we will be learning to cook a delicious Sweet Potato & Lentil Curry Soup, and practicing a meditation and mindset exercise! Register on Eventbrite to get access to the Zoom Webinar! https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/mind-your-plate-webinar-tickets #GrowCookLearn #MindYourPlate #Webinar #cooking #mentalhealth

Miss out on our Mind Your Plate webinar last Friday? Try the recipe out for yourself! Chickpea Curry Soup! #GrowCookLearn #cooking #ldnont

The Mind Your Plate event is now live! You can join with the link below!

Maybe you've spontaneously heard the buzz word "mindfulness", or perhaps you've been practicing it for years. Regardless of your experience, we welcome you in joining us as we combine mindfulness with our favourite thing, food. Mind Your Plate is a program that brings together healthy nutritious cooking with mindfulness and mental wellness exercises. In this webinar, we will work together to cook a healthy and easy recipe, and practice a mindfulness exercise! #GrowCookLearn #cooking #mentalhealth #webinar #mindfulness #ldnont

With limited kitchen space, and limited ingredients, I decided to try making tortillas! Very easy, and very tasty! What other easy recipes would you try with limited kitchen space and ingredients? Recipe adapted from: https://thecafesucrefarine.com/best-ever-homemade-flour-to/ #GrowCookLearn #ldnont #cooking

After carefully harvesting potatoes earlier in the season, we replanted our potato plants in the hopes of producing a second harvest of potatoes. While the uprooting and replanting process was traumatizing to the plants, they were able to last more than a month, long enough to give some new (smaller) potatoes! With more practice, hopefully we can make future gardening seasons even more efficient! #GrowCookLearn #ldnont #gardening #potatoes #CommunityGarden

With even more ‘ugly’ apples, how about an apple pie! After a little bit of work washing, peeling, and chopping our imperfect apples, there is more than enough perfect apple pieces for an apple pie! Super easy, and super tasty Recipe for apple pie and crust adapted from: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/reci/old_fashioned_apple_pie/ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_pie_crust/... . . . . . #GrowCookLearn #gcl #ldnont #london #ontario #eatlocal #reducefoodwaste #volunteer #volunteerlondon #freshapples #westview #westviewgarden #community #food #recipes #healthyliving #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainableeating #londonnonprofit #lcrc #communitycooking #communityagriculture #farmtotable #foodaccess #wellness See more

With even more ugly apples, how about an apple pie! After a little bit of work washing, peeling, and chopping our imperfect apples, there is more than enough perfect apple pieces for an apple pie! Super easy, and super tasty Recipe for apple pie and crust adapted from: https://www.simplyrecipes.com/reci/old_fashioned_apple_pie/ https://www.simplyrecipes.com/recipes/perfect_pie_crust/... . . . . . #GrowCookLearn #gcl #ldnont #london #ontario #eatlocal #reducefoodwaste #volunteer #volunteerlondon #freshapples #westview #westviewgarden #community #food #recipes #healthyliving #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainableeating #londonnonprofit #lcrc #communitycooking #communityagriculture #farmtotable #foodaccess #wellness See more

As a society, we often throw out foods that dont look perfect. However, its important to remember that just because we cant wash something off and take a bite doesnt mean it cant be consumed another way. Pictured below we have a few apples from Westview Community Garden which have been affected by insects, but instead of discarding them Sam Dow peeled them and made some delicious applesauce. Follow the link to see the recipe he used: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/51...301/sarahs-applesauce/ . . . . . #gcl #growcooklearn #ldnont #london #ontario #eatlocal #reducefoodwaste #volunteer #volunteerlondon #freshapples #westview #westviewgarden #community #food #recipes #healthyliving #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainableeating #londonnonprofit #lcrc #communitycooking #communityagriculture #farmtotable #foodaccess #wellness See more

As a society, we often throw out foods that don't look perfect. However, it's important to remember that just because we can't wash something off and take a bite doesn't mean it can't be consumed another way. Pictured below we have a few apples from Westview Community Garden which have been affected by insects, but instead of discarding them Sam Dow peeled them and made some delicious applesauce. Follow the link to see the recipe he used: https://www.allrecipes.com/recipe/51...301/sarahs-applesauce/ . . . . . #gcl #growcooklearn #ldnont #london #ontario #eatlocal #reducefoodwaste #volunteer #volunteerlondon #freshapples #westview #westviewgarden #community #food #recipes #healthyliving #sustainability #sustainableliving #sustainableeating #londonnonprofit #lcrc #communitycooking #communityagriculture #farmtotable #foodaccess #wellness See more

Looking for a delicious, easy crock-pot recipe? We're sharing this tortilla-inspired dish from Shelly Jaronsky's food blog 'Cookies and Cups' to help you on those busy nights, or for anyone looking to make an appetizing dinner. This recipe can be made vegetarian or vegan, and is easily customizable. It's freezer-friendly, so make a few extra batches and save some for later! Visit Shelly's blog for more.

Looking for a delicious, easy crock-pot recipe? Were sharing this tortilla-inspired dish from Shelly Jaronskys food blog Cookies and Cups to help you on those busy nights, or for anyone looking to make an appetizing dinner. This recipe can be made vegetarian or vegan, and is easily customizable. Its freezer-friendly, so make a few extra batches and save some for later! Visit Shellys blog for more.

The Grow Cook Learn Team supports the #blacklivesmatter movement, and stands in solidarity with the Black community. As an organization, we are committed to educating ourselves about anti-racism and anti-Black racism, and we understand that racism is an everyday reality for people in Canada and all over the world. In the words of Michelle Obama, "Its up to all of us - Black, white, everyone - no matter how well-meaning we think we might be, to do the honest, uncomfortable wo...rk of rooting it out". Below, youll find resources that you can support or donate to. Black Lives Matter; not just right now and not just on social media, but all of the time and in all aspects of society. Black Lives Matter Toronto: https://blacklivesmatter.ca/ Black Lives Matter - ways to help: https://blacklivesmatters.carrd.co/ Sign the petition, Justice for George Floyd: https://www.change.org/p/mayor-jacob-frey-justice-for-georg If youre unable to contribute financially, consider watching this video (be sure to remove ad blocker first): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCgLa25fDHM&t=1824s Its an hour long and highlights many black artists. Its full of ads, and the ad revenue will be donated to worthy causes.

Tomorrow is our free webinar, hosted by Marlene Cornelis of UrbanCottageLife.com! Be sure to register, she will be sharing her delicious and easy recipe for curried cauliflower soup. Visit our event page for details!

Don't miss our free upcoming workshop on Sunday May 31st! Be sure to register today at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8499511162662549004. You won't want to miss out on the delicious and easy featured recipe, or the cooking tips from our guest host Marlene Cornelis. Visit our event page for more details!

Our free online webinar is fast approaching! Join us on Sunday May 31st from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm as local food blogger Marlene Cornelis, author of UrbanCottageLife.com, walks us through her easy, nutritious and delicious recipe for curried cauliflower soup. A wonderful opportunity to learn some kitchen tips and tricks from the comfort of your home, wed love for you to join us! Registration: https://register.gotowebinar.com/regis/8499511162662549004

Dont miss our free upcoming workshop on Sunday May 31st! Be sure to register today at https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/regist/8499511162662549004. You wont want to miss out on the delicious and easy featured recipe, or the cooking tips from our guest host Marlene Cornelis. Visit our event page for more details!

Registration is live! Be sure to sign up fast for our webinar on Sunday May 31st, spots will fill up quickly. Learn how to make a delicious cauliflower curry soup and other great cooking tips, all from the comfort of your kitchen. Visit our event page for details! . . . .... . #lcrc #ldnont #eatlocal #foodwebinar #healthy #healthyfood #volunteer #gcl #growcooklearn #TogetherAtHome #farmtotable #easyrecipes #cookingtips #signup See more

We are excited to announce the host of our upcoming online webinar, Marlene Cornelis from Urban Cottage Life! She is a London Ontario local, and has kindly offered to share one of her delicious, healthy, and easy recipes. Learn some great kitchen tips from our guest food blogger, and check out her website below! Stay tuned for registration dates and details. https://urbancottagelife.com/

Are you looking for easy, delicious recipes? Do you miss live and in-person interactions? Then you wont want to miss our first online webinar! The recipes we share will require ingredients which you likely already have, or which are easily accessible and affordable. Sign-up opportunities for our first session will be coming soon, stay tuned for details!

The moment we have all been waiting for our seedling sale is live! . . . This sale is going to operate a little differently than our basil sale, so please ...note that all seedling requests will be taken ONLY through email or over the phone (no DMs please), and we will be arranging safe, contactless pick-ups on the farm rather than doing deliveries. In your email please include your name, contact number, varities and quantities of seedlings you would like to purchase, and the pricing tier (wholesale or affordable) you would like to pay. For more information on our pricing tier, please visit our last post! . . There are limited quantities of each variety, so if you have your eye on something in particular (we dream about those silver slicer cucumbers all year long ) we highly recommend emailing sooner rather than later! Once we confirm with you via email that your requested seedlings are in stock, an e-transfer of payment will secure your order. . . . We are so excited to be offering seedlings this year (thanks in part to the growing space with our friends at The Grove at Western Fair District) and cant wait to share these little plant babies with you all! Over the next few weeks we will be sharing some of the incredible homes some of our other seedlings have made it to it wouldnt be possible without our URL family buying seedlings, farm shares, and showing your beautiful support . . . Now lets get those hands dirty! @ London, Ontario

For many of us, spending more time at home and eating more of our own food has surely led to a fridge full of leftovers. Here are some great ideas to re-imagine those leftovers into fun, new, healthy dishes. Click on the link below to reduce your food waste and try some new recipes!

So much of the work we do at LCRC could not be done without the help of volunteers. Volunteers are responsible for leading our Grow Cook Learn and Mind Your Plate programs, contributing their own ideas and experiences in the process. They support our community garden. They support our compost sales, our bingo events and all of our fundraising initiatives. Thank you to all of our amazing volunteers that have helped us get to where we are, and continue to support us moving fo...rward! We appreciate all of the work they have done, and it couldnt have happened without them! #NVW2020 #GrowCookLearn #LdnOnt #Volunteer #thankyou #eatlocal #sustainableliving

ReForest London is offering a great opportunity to learn techniques about maintaining Fruit and Nut Trees, through an online webinar and its completely free! Great time to learn skills for pruning, pest control, and supporting the health and growth of your trees!

LCRC is proud to support another CrazyTalk event coming up on Thursday February 13. CrazyTalk is a variety show where those with mental health experiences share stories from their journeys with the goal to instil hope and break down the stigma associated with mental health. Join us on Thursday February 13 at 7pm for this free event! For more info, check out the event: https://www.facebook.com/events/484053288916919/

Registration for Mind Your Plate is now open! Visit our website for more information! http://lcrc.on.ca/mind-your-plate Mind Your Plate is an after-school program for youth ages 13-18 that integrates cooking classes and mental health activities to develop better emotional intelligence understanding, more effective communication skills, and build greater confidence.

Happy Holidays from all of us at Grow Cook Learn! We hope you and your loved ones enjoy a safe and happy holiday season. A wonderful opportunity to spend time with family and friends, the holidays are also an important time to remember food safety. Take a quick look at the link below for tips on kitchen safety from the Food Network Canada.

Hey London! We are so excited to see you at our Holiday Baking Workshop, where well be sharing some of our favorite holiday recipes. We look forward to seeing you there, and enjoying delicious food! Be sure to come to Covent Garden Market at 11:00 am, click the event page for details.

Have questions about how the food you eat impacts climate change? Not sure how to eat and live in a sustainable, environmentally-friendly way? The New York Times clears up some common questions about food and the environment! Follow the link for more.

Hey London! We are so excited to host our first holiday baking workshop. Come join us for some delicious recipes, and enjoy the holiday spirit. We look forward to seeing you there. Click for event details!

Hey London! Are you looking forward to the delicious food that comes around every holiday season as much as we are? Remember to practice living sustainably while still enjoying those tasty meals with these tips from The Harvard School of Public Health!

If you havent already voted, there are still a few hours left! Please help us replace the waterline at the Westview Community Garden by voting for Idea #8065 at https://getinvolved.london.ca/NDM. Voting will only take you a few minutes, but will go a long way in helping us achieve our goal. Please help support this beautiful garden, and encourage the production of locally grown food! Visit our event page for more details.

London! Today is the day! We need your help in supporting the Westview Community Garden Waterline Replacement. Please take a few minutes to vote for our proposal, and to support local food in your community. Visit our event page for voting details, or visit the voting page at https://getinvolved.london.ca/NDM/southwest-london and vote for Idea #8056 (In the Southwest London region).

Be sure to show your support for the Westview Community Garden Waterline Replacement, by voting this Saturday November 9th! Please help us fund this project, and support locally grown food in your community. Voting only takes a few minutes, click on our event page for more details!

Please help us replace the Westview Community Garden waterline! This beautiful garden has been open for 15 years, but unfortunately, the waterline is severely damaged and needs to be completely replaced. By voting for our project (#8065) on Saturday, November 9th, you can support locally grown food in your community. See our event page for details!

Today is the last day to apply! Help Grow Cook Learn support food literacy and food security, gain valuable skills and experience, and make a positive impact on the London community. Whether youre interested in program development, marketing, or sponsorship, theres something for you! Applications are due tonight at 11:59 pm. Role descriptions: http://tiny.cc/a9x9cz Application form: https://forms.gle/eWU1hufsCzCLsgjz5

Due to high demand, weve extended our deadline until Wednesday October 2nd! Be sure to submit your application today for one of our Director positions - from program development, to marketing, to sponsorship, theres sure to be something for you. Role descriptions: http://tiny.cc/a9x9cz Application: https://forms.gle/eWU1hufsCzCLsgjz5

Join the Grow Cook Learn team, and help create a positive impact on the London Community! With positions available in Program Development, Marketing, and Sponsorship, theres sure to be something for you. Descriptions of each role are attached, so be sure to submit your application by Friday, September 27th at 11:59 pm! Role descriptions: http://tiny.cc/a9x9cz Application form: https://docs.google.com//1FAIpQLSezoonBNMHtL5q-nc/viewform

Hey Western! Are you interested in supporting food security, sustainability, and living an affordable but healthy lifestyle? Grow Cook Learn is the opportunity for you! Learn more about joining our team at this years AGM for Western volunteers on Wednesday, September 25th at 7 pm, in the Propel Workspace (second floor of the Student Services Building). Were so excited to see you there!

We had an amazing time running our workshop with Youth Opportunities Unlimited YOU, making delicious handmade pasta and pizzas! Thank you to everyone that participated and our great team for all the work they put in! If youre interested in us bringing a workshop to your group, shoot us a message on our Facebook page! Try the recipes out for yourself here: http://lcrc.on.ca//2012/09/Recipes-September-3-workshop.pdf... #GrowCookLearn #LdnOnt #RisingYouth See more

CrazyTalk is a FREE live variety show happening September 19th at Innovation Works (201 King St.). Its an exercise in vulnerability and an event that attempts ...to smash the stigma associated with mental health struggles. We have three amazing speakers lined up to share their stories, and inspire help-seeking and resilience. Our Eventbrite is live! Be the first to grab your FREE tickets: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/crazytalk-tickets-70376567207 #suicideawarness #depression #anxiety #keeptalkMH #mentalhealth #endthestigma #stigmafree #sicknotweak #westernu #locallove #londonontario # #lndont #lndont #forestcity #getdtl #downtownlondon #londonon #londonont #ldn #ldnent #richmondstreet #crazytalk #ToBeVulnerablyHonest #leaderstoday #youthrising #crazytalk