In my role as the Executive Director, I endeavour to support the staff in delivering our programs and services and ensure we work on behalf of and are guided by the community. No two days are the same but at the end of each day I leave the organization knowing we did some good work for the community.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: Parsnip

It is a relatively unknown root vegetable that is very resilient, tasting even better after a light frost.

(He/Him)

I have been with CHEP since 1997. I am currently the program coordinator for Collective Kitchens, Chefs in Training, Nutritional Package for Seniors, and the Emergency Food Hampers.  Since I have been with CHEP so long, I am lucky enough to see the long-term changes that we have made in the community and in individuals.  Seeing these results has really made me realize how a small organization can do so much good.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: 
Strawberries

I can eat about 2 cups of strawberries (compared to around 8 grapes) before it effects my blood sugar levels.

(She/Her)

In my role as the Good Food Box Coordinator, I receive and fulfill Good Food Box orders. Every two weeks, a group of volunteers and I work together to pack hundreds of boxes of affordable and fresh produce for distribution all over Saskatoon. I enjoy providing people an alternative way to access healthy and fresh food at a reasonable price. I also love meeting and working with generous volunteers who make this program possible.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: Strawberries

They are as sweet as candy and each one is a beautiful work of art.

(He/Him)

In my role with the Centralized Kitchen, I provide bagged lunches to school students throughout the city. I love being part of this organization, helping to make healthy food accessible to everyone.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: Sweet Potatoes

They are so versatile in both sweet and savoury dishes.

In my role with the Centralized Kitchen, I make bag lunches for students at local schools. I started working with CHEP in 1987 as a lunch coordinator for a small school handing out snacks at recess and lunch. A lot has changed since then.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: 
Apples

My role as Indigenous Food Sovereignty Facilitator is new and I am excited to develop this new initiative. I am a member of White Bear First Nations and grew up in the Regina area. I moved to Saskatoon two years ago and got married during the pandemic. I love being outside, music, and having interesting, imaginative, and philosophical conversations around removing taboos surrounding discussions on decolonization.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: 

In my role as Urban Agriculture Coordinator, I support the askîy internship project – an educational program for Indigenous and non-Indigenous youth where they work together to garden and grow fresh vegetables. CHEP’s other Urban Agriculture Programs include community gardens, the Saskatoon Seed Exchange, and the Healthy Yards Partnership.

I love to be outside more than anywhere else. My passion and expertise lie in facilitating nature-based, outdoor education programs for children and youth. Urban agriculture is a perfect opportunity to connect people to the natural world through growing fresh food.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: Any Kind of Berry

I like to make jam and pies!

(She/Her)

I have been the Accounting Coordinator for CHEP since 2012. I love working with CHEP because it is an opportunity to truly make a difference in someone’s day or life. I have been lucky enough to see how our programs have truly made an impact on people’s lives whether just in that moment or on an ongoing basis.

Favourite fruit/vegetable:
Mushrooms

They can be used in so many ways and are delicious.

(She/Her)

In my role as Driver, I distribute food for our many programs and services and work at the fresh food and mobile markets. Getting good food to people is important and enjoyable work.

 Favourite fruit/vegetable: Kohlrabi

It has a nice texture and taste and is very good for you.

(He/Him)

In my role as Driver’s Assistant, I support the bulk buying program for schools and the Good Food Box. I have been a grounds keeper at Station 20 West for several seasons.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: Pineapple

Wonderful taste and lots of juice.

 In my role at CHEP I am happy to help out wherever I am needed. I assist with set-up and take-down of our community market inside Station 20 West, deliver our bulk buying produce and the Good Food Box, and I have been developing some merchandise to help support our programs and services. I think it is important that all people have access to healthy food and CHEP does really good work to make that a reality. I enjoy pushing for great things in this community and I’m grateful for the opportunity to do so.

Favourite fruit/vegetable: Mango

Every time I eat a mango, I imagine myself on a tropical island. It’s like a vacation with every bite.