Apparently there was a launch party for the Buy Local map and I missed it. It would have been nice if this was advertised (as it was open to the public) and if traditional and non-traditional media would have been invited. Since I come up at the top of many food-related searches to do with Windsor and Essex County, I would hope that anyone out there doing local food-related events will let me know. I post all of the information I get (it must be local food though, not just a food event that is here) and it’s free, so why not take advantage of the free advertising?
If anyone out there associated with the map is reading, also consider inviting the local producers that did not buy into your map to your next event. Show them what they are missing out on and make it desirable for them to want to be part of the next map.
On a sad note, I have heard that despite the Buy Local map and exposure that Lakeside Jersey Dairy has received, it will still close in the very near future. If there is an angel out there looking for an investment, I would hope that you consider this business. Once we lose our dairy the chances of ever having one here again are very slim.
And finally, not to get into too much politics, but a CUPE rep was on the news last night and mentioned the food bank and how it is needed by the CUPE workers who are suffering financially due to the strike. Since the strike was the choice by the majority, I will not give to the food bank just because it will help the strikers; instead, we should all consider giving to our local food banks throughout Windsor & Essex County to help ALL of our citizens who are in need. And, a good friend made an excellent point… she said, “I just hope that anyone who has to make use of the food bank right now remembers to give back once the income begins again.”
If you buy local and give that to the food bank you are giving back to the community in an even bigger way! Here are some non-perishable local items that you can give:
- Thomas' Organic Canned Tomatoes
- Thompson's Beans
- Dainty Rice
- Lakeside Pickles
- Sunshine Farms (pickled veggies)
- Tecumseh Atta Flour
- Do any Erie Street stores do dried pasta?
