Community Food Assessment University-Community Partnership Evaluation

Abstract

Regina's Community Food Assessment is a participatory, community-led process that is examining a broad range of food-related issues and resources in the City of Regina. The primary goal is to improve the security, sustainability and resiliency of the community's food system through the development, implementation, and evaluation of a Community Food Assessment. In addition to examining and reflecting upon the community partnership that is implementing the Community Food Assessment, this evaluation was specifically interested in evaluating the community-university aspect of the partnership to date for the purpose of sharing experiences with others and providing insight into potential best practices for future models. This is measured through a largely reflective approach rooted in the principles of action research. Key lessons have been identified to strengthen the partnership going forward and to be shared with other similar initiatives.