Aldergrove Food System Project

(2023-2024)

The “Aldergrove Food System Project” was launched in 2023. This Project was initiated by the Township of Langley BC as a pilot project, partly to explore whether a Township-wide food security initiative is warranted. Community food insecurity is rooted in many societal factors and the Township wanted to explore several fronts to tackle these issues. The findings and recommendations offer on-the-ground solutions to streamline the services offered by food distribution organizations and ensure efficient and coordinated use of resources to those experiencing food insecurity on a daily basis.

Aimed at developing an understanding of Aldergrove’s food system and the status of food security within the community, the Project had three specific objectives:

1. Identify and inventory food assets and resources and develop an interactive map.
2. Engage the community to gain an understanding of the issues associated with local food security and food access.
3. Develop a set of recommendations in the form of an action plan which outlines short-, medium- and long-term action items.

The project was completed in 2024 and is now in the implementation phase.