Lunch & Learn Events – The Starting Point

This Lunch & Learn event is the starting point for growing our Lunch & Learn events and building something that goes beyond just food, toward real-world support, practical knowledge, and health and wellness for everyone.

This event is part of the Not Just A Food Program, and it is open to:

• Anyone who would like to learn how to help those struggling
• Anyone who is currently struggling and would like a free meal
• Anyone who wants to learn practical, real-world skills
• Anyone who wants to be part of building better support in our community

This is the beginning — the starting point — and we will grow from here.

More Than Just Food

The Not Just A Food Program started with providing sandwiches and basic food, but it has always been about more than just food. Food is important, but food alone does not solve the bigger problems that many people face.

This Lunch & Learn is about sharing practical knowledge and simple solutions that can help people in real-world situations.

At this event, we will talk about:

• Why we provide peanut butter and jam sandwiches
• How to set up a tarp tent that blocks wind and rain and includes its own ground sheet
• How milk bag mats help keep people dry and off the cold ground
• How everything can be packed into a small, easy-to-carry setup
• How these simple setups can be used when a proper tent is not available
• How to create a dry place to sit, eat, and sleep

We are starting the process of providing tarp tent packages that include:

• Tarp
• Rope
• Pegs
• Pole (stick about 4–5 ft long)
• Milk bag mat
• Small carrying method

These are simple, practical, cost-effective solutions that can make a real difference.

Open to Everyone

This Lunch & Learn is open to:

• People who want to help others
• People who want to learn practical skills
• People who are struggling and need support
• Volunteers
• Community members
• Anyone interested in real-world health and wellness solutions

You can come to:

• Learn
• Eat a meal
• Share knowledge
• Connect with others
• Learn how to help
• Learn how to access support
• Be part of building something that helps others

Going Beyond Just Food

This is the beginning of building support that goes beyond just food. Food is important, but we are also working on:

• Shelter solutions
• Staying dry and warm
• Practical knowledge
• Health and wellness support
• Access to simple equipment
• Community support systems
• Education and shared knowledge

Small things like:

• A tarp set up properly
• A dry ground sheet
• A milk bag mat
• A simple high-energy sandwich
• A dry place to sit and eat

These small things can make a very big difference in someone’s health, comfort, and safety.

Part of Building Wellness Without Barriers Oshawa

We will also talk about how these efforts are part of building Wellness Without Barriers Oshawa, where we are working toward:

• Growing food and herbs
• Growing tea like dandelion and peppermint for health and wellness
• Sharing knowledge
• Providing tools and equipment
• Creating a space for learning and support
• Building real-world health and wellness options for everyone

Everything starts somewhere, and this Lunch & Learn is the starting point for growing these events, growing the knowledge, growing the support, and growing the community around helping each other.

The Starting Point

This event is not the end goal — it is the starting point.

Starting point for:

• Lunch & Learn events
• Sharing practical knowledge
• Building support systems
• Helping those struggling
• Growing community involvement
• Improving health and wellness
• Going beyond just food
• Building something bigger over time

Simple food. Simple shelter. Shared knowledge. Community support. This is just the starting point.