We inspire and equip young people in Nova Scotia to learn about food and transform the food systems around them.

Having nutritious food is fundamental to the well-being of young people — but nearly one-third of Nova Scotia children live in food-insecure households.

And despite the power of food in supporting wellbeing, many young people do not have opportunities to learn important food knowledge and skills that are essential for developing healthy habits and having positive experiences with food.

That’s why Nourish Nova Scotia helps young people learn about food and transform the food systems around them. We do this through food literacy programs, capacity building, and advocacy.

When young people have opportunities to shape the food system around them, they become leaders and inspire meaningful change.

Our vision is that young people in Nova Scotia are well-nourished to live, learn, and play.

A collage of four images showing food preparation, children eating lunch, and gardening.

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A series of 8 lessons on different topics that follow the process of a garden. These lessons offer detailed educational activities to support spending time in and tending to a garden.
The Smoothie Lab Facilitation Guide will lead facilitators through the process of planning and implementing a Food Skills workshop that teaches participants to prepare delicious smoothies, exploring new ingredients and flavour combinations.
Eggs, flour, salt, and olive oil are combined in this fresh homemade egg pasta.

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Your gift to Nourish Nova Scotia will help to ensure that young people in Nova Scotia are well-nourished to live, learn and play.

When young people have opportunities to shape the food system around them, they become leaders and inspire meaningful change. Join our mission to help spark this change.

Two youth working on a planter box with pepper plants.