How the Community Impact Cycle Works

The strength of the Tamzine Movement comes from how each partner supports the next. When farmers’ markets, churches, auto shops, and food banks work together, they create a continuous cycle of support that strengthens communities across British Columbia.

🔄 The Cycle

1. Farmers’ Markets Spread Awareness

Markets introduce visitors, vendors, and families to the Tamzine Movement. This is where the message begins and where community engagement naturally grows.

2. Churches Mobilize Volunteers and Support

Churches share the mission with their congregations and encourage members to help bring local auto shops into the program. Members receive free oil change coupons as a thank‑you for participating.

3. Auto Shops Join the Network

Local shops benefit from new customers and increased visibility. Their involvement fuels the coupon program and strengthens the entire movement.

4. Food Banks Receive Volunteer Support

Through coordinated communication with farmers’ markets and churches, food banks get the volunteers they need for repack events and distribution days.

5. Communities Grow Stronger

Families receive support, local businesses thrive, and the cycle repeats — expanding the impact across the province.

⭐ Support for Farmers Who Choose to Donate

Farmers are at the heart of every community, and many want to give back by donating fresh food to local food banks. The Tamzine Movement is committed to making these donations easier, more affordable, and more accessible across British Columbia.

To ensure that transportation costs never become a barrier to generosity, Tamzine provides dedicated freight support for farmers who choose to donate.

Freight Support Options

Farmers who donate can receive:

• Up to $2,250 in freight cost coverage, or

• A transportation gift of $2.25 per mile

This support helps ensure that fresh, local food can reach food banks and families in need — even when long‑distance delivery is required.

Why This Matters

By removing transportation barriers, Tamzine empowers farmers to contribute directly to food security in their communities. This strengthens the entire partnership network and ensures that donated food reaches the people who need it most.

⭐ Why This Matters

The Community Partnership Network is more than a program — it’s a coordinated effort to strengthen British Columbia from the ground up. By connecting farmers’ markets, churches, auto shops, and food banks, the Tamzine Movement creates a support system where every group contributes to the well being of the whole.

This model helps:

• Support families in need with reliable food bank resources

• Strengthen local economies by driving customers to community‑based businesses

• Empower farmers to donate without carrying transportation costs

• Mobilize volunteers quickly and effectively across the province

• Build long‑term community resilience through shared purpose and cooperation

When each partner plays their part, the impact reaches far beyond any single organization. It becomes a province‑wide movement of generosity, support, and community strength.