A new initiative
aims to tackle food waste while addressing food insecurity in Ottawa, Canada.
The partnership between Ottawa Tourism and La Tablée des Chefs, a non-profit
organisation which aims to feed and educate, will help event venues facilitate
the donation of surplus food to local community organisations. La Tablée des
Chefs will collaborate with donors and community groups to ensure food is distributed
sustainably and safely.
“This partnership
represents a significant step forward in our efforts to build a more resilient
and sustainable tourism and event industry,” said Ottawa Tourism president and
CEO, Michael Crockatt. “We are proud to join forces with an organisation as
talented and thoughtful as La Tablée des Chefs, with whom we know we can make a
meaningful impact on both environmental and social fronts, towards the broader
well-being of our community.”
Jean-François
Archambault, founder and CEO of La Tablée des Chefs, added, “We are really
encouraged by Ottawa Tourism’s leadership in being the first destination organisation
to directly join our efforts to move the industry in the right direction. Food
waste is a real concern, and I am happy to see we can turn this into something
so positive for everyone involved.”
Ottawa Tourism’s
initiative is designed to build relationships between conference and event
venues and local community organisations, providing a direct link for the
donation of surplus food. This collaboration ensures that event hosts can make
a positive impact on the destination's community, knowing their efforts
contribute to a greater cause.
Ottawa’s Destination
Stewardship Plan emphasises the necessity for the tourism industry to elevate
sustainability and social responsibility. This programme aligns with the Plan’s
goals, demonstrating Ottawa Tourism’s dedication to addressing food insecurity
by acting as a liaison and facilitator between hospitality partners and La
Tablée des Chefs.
