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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This document shows gardeners 4 different options to choose from when deciding which garden infrastructure is best for the garden needs and space that you are working on. Learn more about compost systems, water catchment and storage systems, garden beds and season-extending cold frames.
A 4-Season Foraging Activity, includes Mi’kmaw plant names, helpful identification tips and recipe ideas for 12 wild foods found in Nova Scotia.
Positive food environments are supportive and inclusive spaces where young people can build positive relationships with food and their bodies. This toolkit is filled with learnings, information, and activities to support you to navigate this topic, increasing your confidence and ultimately impacting the children and youth you care about.

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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.