EAT GREAT AND PARTICIPATE
Success Stories
News, updates and community wins from our healthy‑eating and recreation initiatives.
Kelly Park Community Garden
The Logy Bay–Middle Cove–Outer Cove Development Association launched a community garden with 13 raised organic beds, and over the past three years, an additional 16 beds have been added. Several of these plots are used by students from St. Francis of Assisi School as...
Town of Wabush
EGAP took a trip to J .R. Smallwood Middle School in Wabush and partnered with Labrador West Recreation to facilitate a cooking class with the grade 5/6 class to teach students about food preparation and basic food skills. The students made their own BBQ chicken...
Cormack Recreation – Wildlife Garden
Cormack Recreation has designed and installed a new walking trail lined with a diverse collection of newly planted trees and shrubs, including apple, pear, cherry, apricot, and chestnut trees, as well as raspberries, blackberries, currants, and more. As these...
Ramea Community Garden
Ramea community community started in June 2024 providing fresh produce to the community members to address access to healthy foods and enhance social gatherings and interactions. The garden consists of 6 stand up beds and so far, they have grown pumpkins, tomatoes,...
Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle NL
EGAP has partnered with the Aboriginal Sport and Recreation Circle NL to promote access to healthy options at Try It sessions and Coaching Clinics. Nutritious snacks were provided at the Super Volleyball Camp and Archery Clinic in Happy Valley–Goose Bay, where coaches...
Labrador West – Alvin Parrill Hockey Tournament
Healthy snacks were offered at the Alvin Parrill Hockey Tournament in November 2025, including delicious smoothies to help participants refuel and stay energized between games.
2025 Canada Games – Artistic Swimming & NL Basketball Association
The Canada Games Women’s Artistic Swimming & NLBA team focused on nutrition to support and enhance their athletic performance leading up the 2025 Canada Games. Eat Great Participate (EGAP) has partnered with the team for over a year, providing guidance on fueling...
Active Agers
Active Agers in Twillingate are dedicated to healthy living! In October 2025, the team implemented a nutrition initiative focused on fueling their bodies before and after activities. They enjoyed making delicious smoothies together, a perfect way to refuel and...
Easter Seals NL
Easter Seals NL supports its program participants through educational nutrition sessions that focus on building healthy habits tailored to their lifestyles and goals. In partnership with EGAP, Easter Seals also offered a cooking class, giving participants the...
NL 50+ Federation
EGAP partnered with the 50+ Federation during its 48th Annual Convention in Gander to deliver a presentation on the benefits of healthy eating and practical tips for eating well on a budget. To help ensure participants had access to nutritious options, EGAP also...
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