Community Health Boards (CHBs) are groups of local volunteers dedicated to finding ideas and sharing information to improve health and wellness in their communities. In the 2025–2029 Central Zone Community Health Plan, food insecurity is named as one of seven key priorities.  

Since the launch of the Community Health Plan, seven CHBs across the Halifax and West Hants Municipalities have been discussing the root causes of food insecurity and advocating for systemic change at the national level. They’ve been busy writing to local MPs asking for permanent and adequate income supports, measurable national targets to reduce food insecurity, and a rights-based framework for long-term solutions. They echoed this messaging directly to Ottawa by submitting a formal brief as part of the recent pre-budget consultations.  

This is a great example of local action directly supporting the JustFOOD Action Plan recommendations to promote income-based solutions and promote fair and decent employment for all.  Thank you to all the Community Health Board volunteers and coordinators for your incredible leadership!

To find out more about Community Health Boards, visit communityhealthboards.ns.ca