Mission
The Antigaspillage Committee’s mission is to mobilize, coordinate, and support local initiatives aimed at reducing food waste and strengthening food security in the Brome-Missisquoi region.
By promoting collaboration among partners, maximizing the use of surplus food, and ensuring equitable access to healthy food, the Committee contributes to the development of a sustainable, inclusive, and community-oriented food system.
Vision
The Antigaspillage Committee aims to build a resilient and caring community where every stakeholder actively contributes to food security and the reduction of food waste.
Through a coordinated and sustainable approach, we strive to maximize the use of the region’s food resources, ensuring equitable access to healthy, local, and high-quality food for the entire population.
Values
Solidarity
We believe in the power of collective action and in mobilizing everyone to support people and communities in our region.
For us, solidarity is based on cooperation among community members to address shared needs, empower individuals, and build a more equitable and inclusive environment.
Collaboration
We promote dialogue and sharing among partners, organizations, and citizens to maximize the impact of our actions.
For us, collaboration is a voluntary and equal process in which individuals, groups, or organizations join forces to achieve common goals, valuing each person’s knowledge and resources. It is built on trust, mutual respect, and recognition of everyone’s expertise.
Equity
We work to ensure fair and equitable access to healthy, high-quality food for the entire population.
For us, equity means distributing food resources according to the real needs of communities. Equity is a cornerstone of food justice, which seeks to transform food systems to be more democratic, sustainable, and socially just.
Sustainability
We value the responsible use of food resources, respecting both the environment and future generations.
For us, sustainability in food security refers to the ability of a food system to provide sufficient, healthy food while respecting the planet’s ecological limits and ensuring social justice. It involves responsible farming practices, equitable resource management, and waste reduction.
Innovation
We encourage the development of innovative practices adapted to the realities of our region to strengthen local food resilience.
For us, social innovation in food security refers to the creation or adaptation of practices, services, or structures that address unmet food needs in novel ways, by mobilizing community strengths and promoting inclusion, dignity, and autonomy for individuals.