Wolfville Community Oven Another social barrier that has been identified is the divide between Wolfville residents and Acadia University students. The WCO would be an inclusive space to bring a variety of individuals together and thus has the potential to bridge the gap between these two groups. This could be done through a variety of approaches such as special events, open oven times and co-bookings which would consist of bringing two separate organizations together to share the oven at the same time. The connections that are made within Wolfville have a direct impact on the overall well-being of the community. The WCO will be a great space to make these connections, all the while enjoying a delicious meal made from local ingredients. Operations Ideally, the oven will be open for anyone to use through an online booking platform as well as open cook times throughout the week. For the oven operations to run smoothly, it is recommended to seek volunteers to fill the following suggested roles: ❏ Organizing and coordinating the online bookings ❏ Overseeing and lighting the oven ❏ Facilitating events and open cook times ❏ Accounting and finances ❏ Coordinating volunteers Ingredients and Food Waste Oven users will be required to bring their own ingredients for the pizza and use a pack in/pack out method for their leftovers and waste. This means that it will be encouraged for oven users to bring Tupperware containers for their leftovers and the necessary bags for garbage. In addition to bringing the dough, sauce and toppings for the pizza, users will also be required to bring their own cutlery, dishes, cooling rack and oven mitts. The ‘host’ for the event will be encouraged to communicate with the group to ensure that all ingredients and materials are brought. Pizza Dough Eventually it would be ideal to work with various stakeholders in the community to have better access to fresh, affordable pizza dough. For example, an idea that has been discussed is having uncooked pizza kits available to be purchased at the Wolfville Farmers Market or other locations in town. Some of the stakeholders that have come to mind are: The Wolfville Farmers’ Market, EOS Natural Foods, The Acadia Community Farm, other local farmers markets (Hennigar’s, Noggins, Elderkins, Avery’s, etc.), The Kentville Farmers Market, La Torta, Fox Hill Cheese House, and other local restaurants in town. Community Donation Bin/ Pantry A community donation bin/pantry would be a place for community members to donate ingredients and supplies to be used for the WCO. Community members could replace/donate back what they use from the supply cupboard at the oven if they are financially capable. 2 35
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