So we can nearly sit back, take a deep breath, and feel gratitude for the abundance, for the seasons, and for the rhythms of nature.
And always, this rhythm of nature draws our attention to the bigger picture around us.
I looked up the definition of food security: "All people, at all times, have physical, social, and economic access to sufficient, safe, and nutritious food." We all know too well that this basic need is not being met for far too many in our communities. But amidst the challenge, stories bloom, and seeds of change are being planted...
I recently met Beverly Jack, and learned of the seed she planted at the Wairarapa Community Centre. What started as a dreamâto use organically grown food to nourish those in needâhas become a thriving Food Resilience programme. One kitchen, thousands of meals. A garden, a team of volunteers, and a ripple effect of learning and support.
Just like the peach seed that quietly became a tree, Bevâs vision took root and now bears fruit for so many. Youâll hear more about her and the Wairarapa Community Centre Trust in our next newsletter in April.
We're also delighted to welcome two wonderful new trustees to the Toru Trust whÄnauâcultural advisor Denis Grennell from Ĺtaki and science communicator Loo (Elizabeth) Connor. Our recent round of sharing stories, interests, skills and hopes was so uplifting. We each bring something different, and together we weave a stronger thread.
Learn more about Denis and Loo and what they bring to Tour Education Trust here (scroll down a bit when you get there).