Table 3.

Timeline overview of changes made to the NNC program (2011–2022).

Year	Changes made
2011	NNC officially replaces the Food Mail Program
2018	37 communities added to full-time eligibility
2019	Northern Audit Committee created Audits and Action plans made available online Compliance reviews rolled-out
2020	Harvesters Support Grant (HSG) created Subsidy rates increased Non-food items, surface transportation for staple items added
2021	Revised mandate from northern economic development to food security
2021	Three new recipient categories added (food banks and charitable organisations, local food growers, small, local retailers) Community Funds Program introduced Food security research grant introduced