About Founder
Hello, my name is Keyoma, the founder of London Food & Wellness Hub. Get to know a bit about me and how the London Food & Wellness Hub started!
Our Story
My journey in community service began with a simple belief: that no one can truly thrive without a foundation of health and a network of support. Over the past 12 years in London, Ontario, I have dedicated my career to this balance. Whether facilitating direct community care or directing strategic wellness initiatives, my mission has always been to bridge the gap between crisis and stability.
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The Vision for a Virtual Hub I founded the London Food and Wellness Hub as a virtual-first space because I realized the most significant barrier to health is often the complexity of navigating resources. We serve as a digital front door to food security and mental health navigation, meeting Londoners exactly where they are. Our platform is designed to nourish lives through accessible resources and empower wellness through professional, holistic, and trauma-informed guidance.
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Expertise Built on Trust In a virtual space, credibility is established through proven leadership and specialized knowledge. My background is rooted in evidence-based care and community advocacy:
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15+ Years of Strategic Leadership: My career encompasses extensive experience in regional mental health initiatives and community advocacy, where I have specialized in crisis intervention, housing stabilization, and holistic support.
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Professional Credentials: With advanced postgraduate education in Addictions and Mental Health (ADMH) and Social Services, I ensure that every resource shared by the Hub is vetted through a comprehensive and empathetic lens.
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A Commitment to Safety: To maintain the highest standards of integrity, I am personally implementing a formal screening process for every volunteer and partner involved in the Hub.
This isn't just a website; it is the culmination of fifteen years of professional dedication. Together, we are building a healthier London, one connection at a time.
Holistic Wellness: Food, Belonging & Healing Together
Nourishing our bodies and minds builds stronger families, students, and communities in London, Ontario.
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At the London Food & Wellness Hub, we believe true wellness starts with connection to nutritious food, to mental health support, and to each other. For marginalized families, single parents, and racially stigmatized groups, systemic barriers often make these connections feel out of reach. But when we address wellness holistically through food security, culturally affirming workshops, and community care, we see students focus better in school, parents stress less, and neighbours find belonging.
This is the heart of our work: a vision where everyone in London can thrive, not just survive.
Holistic Wellness: More Than Just Food
Mind & Body
Research Backing
Nutritious food fuels the brain, but mental health support (like our Stress Management Workshops) helps families cope with trauma, racism, and financial strain.
Studies show food insecurity increases depression risk by 250%, especially in racialized communities (Source: PROOF Canada, 2023).
The Family System: Healing Together
Cultural Belonging & Anti-Racism
Creating Community
Racialized Differences
Our Cultural Cooking Classes, partnered with N’Amerind Friendship Centre, honour traditions while combating isolation.
70% of racialized Londoners report food insecurity vs. 20% of White residents (Source: MLHU, 2022).