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Every month, Ottawa Public Health will profile organizations or businesses in the Ottawa area that lead by example; members of the community that promote healthy eating or active living. This first post in the series highlights local entrepreneur Jacqueline Jolliffe.Jacqueline Jolliffe is the chef and owner of an innovative and healthy food truck, with a mission to connect people with real food. Joliffe is known for her delicious soups and chilis, while also offering tacos and sandwiches. Her converted chip truck sources sustainable, local ingredients from nearby producers and growers. Joliffe says, “Some of the foods I serve are organic and can be more expensive, but local foods that are in season are often cheaper. Therefore, I use seasonal foods as much as possible.” The Stone Soup Foodworks truck is parked at the University of Ottawa during the school year and is on the move to festivals throughout the city during the summer months. Jolliffe also provides catering services and recently catered a children’s event for 200 people out of her food truck.Jolliffe, a former teacher, has always had a love for healthy food. She participated in Ottawa Public Health’s Community Food Advisor Program where she enhanced her knowledge about healthy eating and shared this with local organizations through food demonstrations and healthy eating presentations.In addition to serving up delicious, healthy food, Stone Soup Foodworks offers cooking classes and supplies soup to women’s shelters. The next step for her business is to add a fixed location to make it easier to receive deliveries, cater large events and host workshops. Do you know an organization or business in Ottawa that displays leadership or innovation in promoting healthy eating or active living? Let us know and they could be our next profile. Write on our Facebook wall or tweet us at @ottawahealth read more..
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