LUSH Valley
Registered Name: Lush Valley Food Action Society
Business No: 866653637RR0001
This organization is designated by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) as a registered charity. They comply with the CRA's requirements and have been issued a charitable registration number.
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We envision a region where nourishing, local food is at the heart of community well-being.
Since registering as a nonprofit society in 2000 and a charitable organization in 2008, LUSH Valley has worked to build a strong and resilient food system in our region through various initiatives. LUSH is an acronym for Let Us Share the Harvest, reflecting our commitment to celebrate and increase access to the abundance of local food in the Comox Valley.
Vision: a region where nourishing, local food is at the heart of community well-being.
Mission: centered in the Comox Valley, we support our community to equitably access nourishing food, participate in just and resilient local food systems, and enhance food skills through education and experience.
Key Focus Areas:
- Equitable access to nourishing, sustainable, and culturally appropriate local food
- Teaching food skills
- Local food economy
- Advocacy for just food systems and community engagement
- Supporting ecological benefits
- Food systems resilience in the face of our changing world
For over 25 years, LUSH Valley has been a catalyst for food-related projects and an advocate for community food security.
LUSH Valley is proud to be recognized by Right to Food as a Good Food Organization and as a member of the Island Food Hubs by Island Health.
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