CHEP Good Food Inc.

Mission 

CHEP works with children, families and communities to improve access to good food and promote food security.  

Philosophy Statement 

CHEP believes that food is a basic right and that a community development approach that brings people together around good food is necessary to fulfill our mission. 

Vision  

CHEP's vision is for a food secure community. This is defined as a situation both globally and locally in which: 

• Everyone has assured access to adequate, appropriate and personally acceptable food in a way that promotes health, respect and dignity; 
• People are able to earn a living wage by growing, producing, processing, handling, retailing and serving food; 
• The quality of land, air, and water is maintained and enhanced for future generations; and,
• Food is celebrated as central to community and cultural integrity. 

Goals of the Organization 

 The five goals that we aim to meet through our programs are:

• To improve access to healthy affordable food; 
• To support people and communities in developing skills and building capacity; 
• To work towards a sustainable food system; 
• To develop and nurture strong partnerships; and, 
• To develop sustainable social enterprise ventures that support our vision.