Re-thinking food security and accessibility with and for 2SLGBTQI+ communities across Canada – a co-design approach to a customizable model of service

Food insecurity disproportionally affect people of the 2S/LGBTQI+ communities. Food insecurity is intersectional: people who belong to one or more marginalized groups, like 2S/LGBTQI+ are at greater risk of experiencing food insecurity. This project’s objectives are to more effectively understand and address the food security and accessibility needs of and with 2S/LGBTQI+ communities, across Canada by co-designing an innovative, customizable food security and accessibility service model with and for 2S/LGBTQI+ communities. This project involves various community partners and people from the 2SLGBTQI+ communities. They will work together to co-design a a customizable food security service model that could then be adapted and use in various settings across Canada.

Faculty Supervisor:

Phillip Joy

Student:

Partner:

Feed Nova Scotia

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Other services (except public administration)

University:

Mount Saint Vincent University

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