Learning about commercial food production and distribution

This large territory consists of low-density suburbia interspersed with farmland and pockets of poverty. Local groups wanted to understand how food is grown in the West Island, how it is transported and sold to West Island grocery stores and consumers, and how this food is disposed of. Existing surveys were adapted into an interview guide to better fit a local context, where businesses and organizations had little time or capacity to respond to lengthy questionnaires. The tool gave community partners a better picture of their food system. This survey could be useful for any organization to get a better understanding of the gaps and potential for intervention.

Figure 3 Maxi West Island