Community partnership launches new pilot project to address food insecurity

Strathcona County has taken a significant step toward addressing food insecurity and promoting community well-being with the launch of Food Finder Strathcona, a new interactive map designed to connect residents with local food resources and information. 

The tool maps out a wide range of food-related services, including food banks and pantries, grocery stores, markets, community gardens, cooking classes and more. Residents can also find food related events, cost saving tips and local stories about experiences of food insecurity.

Food Finder Strathcona was developed by the Food Security Action Table, a partnership formed through the County’s Community Safety and Well-being Strategy. Members of the Action Table include the Strathcona Food Bank, Alberta Health Services, Mt. Olivet Lutheran Church, Sherwood Park Strathcona County Primary Care Network, Boys and Girls Club Strathcona County and Strathcona County.

“Access to nutritious food is a cornerstone of a healthy and thriving community,” shares Kesa Shikaze, Director of Family and Community Services.  “Food Finder Strathcona is a practical, user-friendly tool that helps residents navigate available resources. This work by the Food Security Action Table is a great first step in strengthening our collective response to food insecurity.”

Residents can visit strathcona.ca/FoodFinder to learn more about Food Finder Strathcona and use the interactive map. This pilot will run until the spring of 2026 when the Food Security Action Table will evaluate the project and determine its future.