The following are some questions that resulted from our visits to community kitchens in Toronto.

Access Alliance Community Kitchen

What impact does government involvement in community kitchens have on awareness about food security issues? Does the potential to increase awareness of food security issues among staff, government, public, and other stakeholders, exist?

Can non-profit groups be entrepreneurial?

What role can health professionals play in community kitchens?

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Mustard Seed Community Kitchen

How should new participants join a pre-existing community kitchen? What are the barriers associated with integrating their ideas and goals?

Community Kitchens use many different models depending on the needs and interests of the group. What does “community kitchen” mean to you? Is it helpful to use more than one term to describe the various models?

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Parkdale Community Health Centre - Latin American Women’s Community Kitchen

Does the frequency with which a community kitchen meets have an impact on the effectiveness of the community kitchen?

Can kitchens link with other community food security projects?

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All Saints Community Kitchen

Does it matter where the food comes from e.g. from food banks, local food co-ops or supermarkets?

Are there difficulties are associated with operating a community kitchen that relies on donated food?

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Good Food at Home - Food Share’s Community Kitchen Program

Can there and should there be a role for corporations such as Loblaws and Whole Foods Markets in supporting community development activities?

What are some of the issues to consider when partnering with a for-profit oriented business?

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