Food and sustainable food systems

Creating a system for producing, processing, distributing, and consuming food that is environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable is a City priority.

In fact, one of the main goals of the Greenest City initiative is to become a global leader in urban food systems by 2020.

To achieve this goal, the City has started a number of major food initiatives. Council is working to:

Establish partnerships with private businesses, non-profit groups, and volunteers
Develop innovative new policies and regulations to create a sustainable food system
Increase public awareness of the link between local food and a healthy environment
Invest in urban food projects through grants and funding
Increase city and neighbourhood food assets by 50%

You can help, too. Learn how to create a healthy, sustainable food system that benefits people, the local economy, environment, and development of our city.

Building a healthy, equitable, and sustainable food system

Vancouver's food strategy

The Vancouver Food Strategy is a plan to improve our food system, making the city more equitable, sustainable, and economically healthy. Learn more, and get involved.

Eating locally and well

Growing food

Vancouver supports and promotes growing local food, through community gardens and other urban agriculture initiatives, promoting sustainability, and building stronger communities.

Buying and sharing local food

You can reduce your carbon footprint and enjoy fresher foods when you shop local. Find farms, stores, markets, and restaurants that are committed to foods produced close to home.