カナダの食料不安の現状と食を核とする地域支援活動に関する一考察

－オンタリオ州トロント市の事例から－

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This study shows how food policy councils (FPCs) and civil society organizations (CSOs) in Toronto, Canada, work to reduce food insecurity and empower communities. Several studies have elucidated the roles of FPCs and CSOs with regard to community food assets like food banks, farmers markets and local food systems. The community-centered approach has benefits such as connecting, educating and inspiring people, in addition to social welfare. We researched two different types of organizations; the Toronto Food Policy Council as a network and advocacy organization; and the STOP Community in the city as a grassroots organization. We found that each organization had unique characteristics. Both provided clues for effective community involvement with regard to providing assistance to people facing food insecurity. These points offer insights into how to improve local food communities and organizations in Japan.