Let’s CoShop!
What’s CoShop
Save money, Support local, Reduce waste.
Where Does CoShop Come From?
1st place
2023 Challenge Nova Scotia
To solve food security problem for everyone.
We are Team 20
When I learned about Challenge Nova Scotia competition from Melodie Joy, our instructor of Project Management course, I immediately asked if anyone would like to join my team, Alfredo, Prescott, and another classmate showed interest and we formed a team.
NSCC IT Programming Students
Though one teammate decided to leave on the day of the competition, we persisted. Despite the immense stress and uncertainty about whether we could win (we didn’t know there were 275 teams), we were the first team to be served by the food truck. And we won first place!
Mitacs Accelerate Award
Alfredo and Prescott dropped out, and another partner declined to join. Told I needed a PR or citizen to register a corporation, I wasn’t sure it was feasible. Still, I called, researched, and registered the corporation myself, then spent four months securing funding with a detailed proposal.
Why does it matter?
Food loss and waste
The average Canadian household produces 79 kilograms of food waste per year according to the UN Food Waste Index.
Food insecurity among Canadian families
In 2022, 18% of Canadian families reported experiencing food insecurity in the past 12 months.
Tips to support local businesses
There has never been a better time to shop local! From coast to coast to coast, small businesses are the heart of our communities and your support is what helps them thrive.
Nova Scotia Loyal
Nova Scotia Loyal makes it easier for you to identify local products at retail and has a suite of consumer incentive options to reward you for choosing local.
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