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14 Project Themes - Pandemic Response Project Themes - Pandemic Response Project Themes - Pandemic Response The following themes have emerged based on projects proposed and implemented over the past year. Some examples of project approaches have been highlighted to provide a glimpse into the unique and creative ways youth are involving and supporting communities through these initiatives. FOOD SECURITY FOOD SECURITY Many projects preparing food hampers and/or boxes with both perishable and non-perishable items distributing to charities and families in need and suffering from food scarcity during the pandemic. • "Fantastic Food Event" Lindsay partnered with a local Youth Centre to create a Donut and Pasta Kit night for youth and their families. Over 100 people were impacted. • "COVID-19 Drive-Thru Outdoor Market" a team of youth created an innovative walk-thru market where people could choose their own produce in a safe and open environment, food was also delivered to Beresford Curling Rink, Bathurst High School, local homeless shelter, NABCL, and Bathurst Volunteer Centre. The project aimed to break the stigma of 'need' and asking for help. " This project targeted people who were in need of food in a way that broke the stigma of 'need' and asking for help. By offering food to everyone, it wasn't seen as a negative situation. " SECTION 2 SECTION 2 SECTION 2

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