Artic Fresh Online is an inuit operated online retail store providing fresh and nutritious food everyday essentials throughout Bafflin communities. By increasing access to these necessities and keeping costs low, wew cann improve food security.
Did you know that 7 out of 10 children in Nunavut live in a food insecure household? Growing up in the North can be extremely difficult with rising food prices and increased shipping costs.
Arctic Fresh Online Co-Founder, Rhoda Recinos is all too familiar with this struggle as she experienced it personally. That’s why she is committed to improving access to healthy, affordable choices.
Food Security is a Right, Not a Luxury
Organic and freshly picked produce from the fields of the Ottawa Region is delivered to northern communities each week.
A Healthy Diet = A Healthy Community
Beyond competitive and affordable prices, Arctic Fresh supports local communities to create a culture of giving, mutual respect, and fostering relationships.
We help Nunavut community members start their own businesses and develop skills for the workforce. And we host community events and make charitable contributions to many initiatives in the North.
We realize that innovation and strategy will play a key role to ensure this service eventually reaches a higher percentage of families throughout Nunavut. We are proud of where we’ve come and look forward to where we’re going as we continue to improve food security in the North.
Our original initiative was created to make healthy food more affordable and accessible to Nunavut communities and we continue to expand
The M&R store provides Igloolik with healthy takeout options with vegetables to Igloolik and an opportunity for its youth to learn and grow their skills.
The renovated staff house offers a 3-bedroom bed & breakfast to increase options for tourists and travellers working and staying in Igloolik.
The aviation division is committed to improving travel with convenient routes and affordable charter options to improve the supply chain.
The construction division is developing a pool of skilled Inuit trades workers to reduce costs while building more capacity locally.