Ian Marcuse

With 19 years in local food systems, Ian brings a unique blend of grassroots organizing, activism, and community development to his work. Guided by values of mutual aid, neighbourhood democracy, and dignified food access, Ian has been a driving force behind the Vancouver Food Justice Coalition and its push for a rights-based, community-led food system. Keep reading to learn more about Ian, why cross-sector collaboration is essential, and what’s at stake as Vancouver decides its 2026 budget with food systems funding currently sitting at just 0.03%.