Tina Jackson is a dynamic community leader and the Executive Director of Central Food Network, a multiservice organization committed to addressing food insecurity and energy poverty in Haliburton County. With a deep passion for social justice and community empowerment, Tina co-founded Heat Bank Haliburton County, an innovative program that began by connecting surplus firewood with families in need and has since expanded to offer comprehensive support for lower income households struggling to have sufficient home energy to live comfortably.
Tina will share insights on the importance of community-driven initiatives, the intersection of poverty and energy insecurity, and the power of grassroots action in creating lasting change.