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Rebecca Marie Seymour

Glace Bay, NS

Rebecca Seymour is the leader of Zero Hunger Cape Breton. Rebecca has always been extremely passionate about societal and communal change. She is a strong believer that everyone should have equal access to the necessities of life. Rebecca hopes this is something that translates into her work, as she lives by the motto that we should all be the change we wish to see.

Zero Hunger Cape Breton

Zero Hunger Cape Breton is a small, non-profit group dedicated to helping put an end to the growing problem of food insecurity in Cape Breton. We advocate for and aid individuals dealing with food insecurity, and promote change within the systems that perpetuate it.

About this Project

Communities Served

My project will involve and/or impact the following communities:

  • At risk youth & children
  • Senior citizens
  • Vulnerable individuals (e.g. those experiencing addiction, abuse)

United Nations Sustainable Development Goals

When it comes to community impact projects, the UN has created 17 Sustainable Development Goals. These are the Sustainable Development Goals associated with my project.

  • SDG 2: Zero hunger
  • SDG 1: No poverty

How the project works

Through community research, Zero Hunger Cape Breton identified various factors contributing to the issue of food insecurity. Subsequently, Zero Hunger Cape Breton actively engaged with the community by launching and participating in initiatives aimed at combating food insecurity and contributing to local food banks through donations, working towards alleviating hunger in the region.

Project Impact

Zero Hunger Cape Breton successfully raised awareness about food insecurity and shared its impacts with the community, fostering understanding among individuals who may have been previously unaware. Through partnerships with remarkable individuals and organizations, we were able to make a meaningful difference. Since the inception of the project, food bank usage in Cape Breton has increased by 80%. Zero Hunger Cape Breton not only replenished the shelves of local food banks and cupboards but also organized enjoyable activities like a Christmas gift card bingo at the local food bank, enhancing the experience for those facing food insecurity..

Project Mission

Zero Hunger Cape Breton strives to continually aid those plagued by food insecurity and incite change within the systems that allow the hunger crisis to be upheld.

Project Team

The ZHCB team is ran by a group of youth passionate about bettering Cape Breton.