By Daniel Hoffmann
Today we introduce the HH “Here’s To You Series”, honouring key players in the food movement, who have had a deep impact on Daniel’s life, in a very personal way.
For years, my two professional passions —- food and supporting people — existed concurrently but separately. You hired me and offered the opportunity to bring both together. In coordinating the Focus on Food Youth Intern Program, I not only had the chance to marry my passions, but to grow my capacity as a professional, and to learn so much about food! You taught me that it is okay to prioritize healthy, affordable, culturally appropriate, whole foods, before venturing into local and organic. You taught me to work on the food revolution from personal, community and policy perspectives. You taught me how to chop peppers and onions the fun way, and how to make spanikopita. You gave me a community of like-minded folks — of all colours, ages, abilities, and classes — who care about me. And you have done this for thousands and thousands of others. Here’s to you FoodShare — for changing lives and food systems day after day after day.