About Us
The Campus Food Strategy Group engages the UM community in efforts towards a more sustainable, healthy, and just food system on campus.​
We, the Campus Food Strategy Group (CFSG), believe: Food significantly helps define a campus culture. The university experience is enhanced when students are connected to and happy with their food and food environment.
University students should feel empowered to speak and act on food issues that affect them. UM has the capacity to house a safe, healthy, just and sustainable food system that meets the social, cultural, economic, nutritional and environmental needs of its community members.
Our Story
2012
The Campus Food Systems Project
The University of Manitoba was selected in Summer 2012 from a group of 47 campuses to participate in the Campus Food Systems Project, a pilot project funded by Meal Exchange and Sierra Youth Coalition
2017
Permaculture Garden
In 2017, the Permaculture Garden by the ART Barn was planted. A year later the garden was renamed the Food and Nutrition Education and Permaculture Learning Garden.
2020
Nutrition Education & Community Outreach
In 2020, CFSG merged with the NECO committee, as a sub-commitee committed to food advocacy and sustainability.
CFSG in the Media
Mentions of the work CFSG has done to advocate for students food insecurity amongst stakeholders on campus.
UMToday
October 2015
The Manitoban
November 2015
UMToday
March 2018
Meet Our Team
Our dedicated team at CFSG is passionate about promoting sustainable food practices. With diverse backgrounds in nutrition, agriculture, and community work, we work together to inspire change and create a healthier future.
President
Elisa
Elisa (she/her), is a 3rd year Health studies student, with a minor in psychology, a concentration in aging, and a concentration in health promotion and education.
Nutritionist
Chef
John brings years of experience in organic farming and permaculture. His expertise helps us support local farmers and promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Nutritionist
Chef
John brings years of experience in organic farming and permaculture. His expertise helps us support local farmers and promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Nutritionist
Chef
John brings years of experience in organic farming and permaculture. His expertise helps us support local farmers and promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Nutritionist
Chef
John brings years of experience in organic farming and permaculture. His expertise helps us support local farmers and promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
John Smith
David Lee
Maria is a talented chef who transforms locally sourced ingredients into delicious and nutritious meals. Her culinary creations showcase the importance of fresh, seasonal produce.
Nutritionist
Chef
John brings years of experience in organic farming and permaculture. His expertise helps us support local farmers and promote environmentally friendly agricultural practices.
Agriculturalist
Sustainability Expert
David leads our sustainability initiatives, implementing strategies to reduce food waste and carbon footprint. His dedication to environmental stewardship drives our mission forward.
Our Partners
