Thank you for taking the time to be a member of the Good Food Organization (GFO) program for 2026. We are glad that your organization wishes to be a part of this vibrant network, led by Right To Food (previously Community Food Centres Canada)!

This application form is for both new and renewing organizations.

Timeline for the 2026 membership process

• Monday, October 20th, 2025 - Applications open
• Friday, November 21st, 2025 - Applications close
• Mid-December, 2025 - Application follow-up and welcome emails sent

GFO Information Session

If you missed the GFO info session on October 14th, you can still find out more about the GFO program, its benefits and how to join.  

Watch the recording or view the Presentation in Google Slides or PDF with presenter notes.

Membership Form - Accessibility

• We strongly recommend filling in this form on a computer, rather than a mobile phone, to ensure you can see the fields properly.
• You can upload audio, video or image files to support your answers.
• If you wish to have any support filling in the form, or prefer to complete the form in a different format, please email gfo@righttofood.ca

New name, same GFO program

Community Food Centres Canada is proud to announce its new name: Right To Food. Our new name is not just a rebrand — it’s a call to action. It’s a reminder that we can do better and that food is a right, not a privilege. Learn more about our new name.

The Good Food Organization program continues with the same name and the same objectives.

What is the Good Food Organization program?

The GFO program provides members with the tools, resources, training, grants and networking opportunities to inspire and help them build their capacity to not only offer high-quality food programs, but also engage in regional and national actions. 

The program aligns under the banner of Good Food Principles, which we all aspire to and work toward. 

Throughout the year, Right To Food creates opportunities for members to develop partnerships with other food organizations, share ideas for innovative programming, get strategies that are rooted in social justice and equity, engage in civic action on food insecurity, and deepen their impact within their community.

Why do we do it?

Right To Food's mission is to resource and strengthen the community food sector and mobilize with our partners for progressive policy change. We do this by supporting organizations like yours who are carrying the movement forward!

Who is the GFO program for?

The Good Food Organization program is for:

• Community organizations or charities that run dedicated food programming—or want to develop food programming—on: food access, food skills, education and engagement, or a combination of these.
• Organizations that are aligned with the Good Food Principles or are working toward implementing them in their organization.

Program goal and objectives

The goal of the GFO program is to inspire and empower organizations in the community food security sector in Canada to offer impactful food programs.

Its objectives are to: 

1. To increase availability of information and resources, knowledge and skills related to the delivery of high-impact, respectful and responsive community food security programming.

2. To build or strengthen connections amongst organizations to share challenges and best practices so they will become stronger organizations and leaders in the good food movement.

3. To strengthen the ability of community food organizations (CFCs and GFOs) to take action, both locally and as part of national campaigns.

Benefits of the program

As a member of the program, you gain access to:

• Peer-to-peer connections with a community of like-minded organizations
• Resources
• Virtual trainings
• Policy, advocacy and campaign materials
• Grant opportunities*
• and more!

*NOTE: The GFO program is not a grant program. There are some grant opportunities that arise, but this is not the focus of the program.

Annual membership cycle

Membership renews on an annual basis. Each fall, we invite current GFOs to renew their membership for the coming year and invite new organizations to join the program.

The GFO network

Since its creation in 2014, the GFO program has grown from 25 organizations to 450 organizations across Turtle Island, including partners from coast to coast to coast in Canada, as well as a few members internationally.

Our diverse and growing network includes food security organizations, health centres, food banks, teaching farms and anti-poverty groups that are committed to offering impactful community food programs based on principles of health, empowerment and respect.

Want to know what the network shared in the previous GFO intake? You can now review the 2025 GFO membership report (PDF).

Technical support

In order to apply, you will need to have an organization profile set up. If you have an organization account already set up, you should be able to switch by clicking your name at the top left of the site and switching to your organization.

If you do not have an organization profile, you will need to set one up by following these steps:

• Click on your name in the top right of the top navigation bar and select My Account.
• On the Account Settings page, scroll down and click the button Set up Organization.
• Complete the required fields and click Continue.
• Ensure that your Organization name appears at the top left of the site (switch from your name to the Organization name if needed).
• Return to the Programs page and select the program you wish to apply for.

User Guides: Read the Quick Start Guide for a step-by-step outline on how to start and submit your application. See the SM Apply User guide for detailed technical support with screenshots to help you out.

If you have any questions about the Good Food Organizations program, or issues filling out the application, please contact gfo@righttofood.ca.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your application!