Denman LTC to Minister of Health re: Support for BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program

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Bowen  Denman  Hornby  Gabriola  Galiano  Gambier  Lasqueti  Mayne  North Pender  Salt Spring  Saturna  South Pender  Thetis 
April 28, 2022 File No. DE-6410-03; 0110-20-LTC Chairs 
 
Via email: HLTH.Minister@gov.bc.ca 
 
The Honorable Adrian Dix 
Minister of Health 
PO Box 9050, Stn Prov Govt,  
Victoria, BC V8W 9E2 
 
Dear Minister Dix: 
 
Re:  BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program 
 
I am writing you as the elected Chair of the Denman Island Local Trust Committee (“Denman Island LTC”) 
pursuant to a motion passed by the LTC at its regular public meeting of March 22, 2022.   
 
The Denman Island LTC strongly supports the continuation of the BC Farmers Market Nutrition Coupon Program 
and particularly notes its beneficial impacts on both the farmers and residents of Denman Island.   We 
understand that last year residents of Denman Island redeemed coupons worth $6,864 at the Denman Island 
Farmers Market in partnership with the group Denman Island Community Education Society.  This community 
partner provided lower income families and seniors coupons to purchase fresh fruits, vegetables, cheese, eggs, 
nuts and more from local famers.   
 
In all, over 25 lower income residents on Denman Island accessed more local food, learned about healthy eating, 
and connected with their community.   Local food systems were strengthened as farmers benefited from the 
additional revenue. With all of these benefits on Denman Island replicated across the province, we urge the 
Province to continue to enhance and strengthen this valuable program.    
 
The Islands Trust is a special-purpose government representing over 30,000 people living within the Islands Trust 
Area and another 10,000 non-resident property owners. The Islands Trust Area is located within Coast Salish 
territory and is the homeland to over 28,000 Coast Salish Peoples who have called this place home since time 
immemorial. Islands Trust is responsible for preserving and protecting the Islands Trust Area's unique 
environment and amenities by planning and regulating land use, development management, education, and land 
conservation in cooperation with other agencies.  
 
Sincerely, 
 
 
 
Sue Ellen Fast 
Chair Denman Island Local Trust Committee 
 
cc.   
BC Association of Farmers Markets, Heather O’Hara Ex Director  
Denman Island Local Trust Committee 
Islands Trust Executive Committee 
Islands Trust Website

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