Community groups or networks

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What is a community kitchen?

A community kitchen is simply a group of people that prepares food collectively, usually in a co-operative manner. They generally adhere to the seven co-operative principles; however, certain kitchens that receive extensive funding from external organizations have been forced to sacrifice democratic methods to hierarchal systems of control. Some kitchens meet often to cook and consume meals as a group, while others meet regularly to prepare meals, which members then take home. Through collective food purchasing and preparation, community kitchens help their members create nutritious, affordable and efficient meals, while meeting a community’s social needs...

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A paper on how Effective member relations is essential to keep co-op spirit alive & kicking
by Jim Wadsworth,
Education and Member Relations
USDA Rural Business-Cooperative Service

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This organisation promotes and provides resources on community economic development.

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The Canadian Community Investment Network is a group of community based loan funds that provide financing to co-operative and community development projects. CCINC's mission is to strengthen the capacity of its members to expand access to capital and support services for social economy enterprises and economically and socially excluded individuals and communities across Canada.                     Fondée en 2004, la Coopérative Le Réseau d'investissement communautaire du Canada, Coopérative (RICCC) nationale dont la raison d'être est de rassembler les forces du milieu de l’investissement communautaire au Canada.

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Expertise and resources in starting and strengthening Community Economic Development (CED) organizations, revitalizing communities, developing community-minded businesses, CED curriculum design and delivery, and publishing.

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Virtual Resource Centre for the Voluntary Sector in Newfoundland and Labrador.