Ecosource is grateful for the generous support of our funders, who make it possible for us to deliver impactful community-based projects. Explore some of our initiatives below. 

Hands-on Garden Education in Mississauga & Brampton 

The Growing Youth Food Leaders project empowers youth through hands-on urban agriculture and community action, building leadership skills and environmental knowledge through stewardship sessions, mentorship, and seasonal projects at the Iceland Teaching Garden in central Mississauga.  

The Three Towers Community Garden Collaborative Project engages Bramalea residents in local food systems and land stewardship through community gardening, workshops, and events. It promotes healthy food systems and strengthens community resilience through education and collaboration. 

These initiatives are generously supported by the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation.

Learn to Grow Mississauga 

The Learn to Grow Mississauga program offers free, inclusive urban agriculture opportunities through public workshops, park events, and community-based projects that promote food growing and gardening skills. It focuses on increasing access in priority neighbourhoods while supporting residents with hands-on learning and resources. The program also includes training and mentorship to build local capacity and strengthen Mississauga’s urban agriculture sector. 

This initiative is generously supported by the City of Mississauga Multi-Year Community Grant.  

Growing Food Access and Community Capacity in Peel 

This project strengthens individual and community capacity to grow and share food while expanding equitable access to urban agriculture education and hands-on training. By increasing the production of fresh, culturally appropriate vegetables at the Iceland Teaching Garden and enhancing community-based distribution models, it aims to improve local food access and food security 

This initiative is generously supported by the Food Security Fund at Peel Region.

The Mississauga Garden Access Partnership Project  

This project supports 10 community gardens in public parks in Mississauga in priority neighbourhoods to increase access to fresh, culturally appropriate produce for residents living in poverty or at risk of falling into poverty. The project improves garden infrastructure (e.g. water access, new garden beds, paths and seating); offers educational programs with partner agencies; and improves food distribution for residents in collaboration with community agencies. 

This initiative is generously supported by The United Way Greater Toronto.