BIO
Ned Bell is a renowned Canadian chef and environmental advocate known for his leadership in sustainable food systems. He leads the Planetary Health Menu Project at Vancouver General Hospital and helped transform the Naramata Inn into a celebrated farm-to-table destination.
A Fellow of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society and recipient of an honorary doctorate, Ned was named Chef of the Year at the Pinnacle Awards and authored the best-selling cookbook Lure: Sustainable Seafood Recipes from the West Coast.
Ned has represented Canada at the United Nations and founded Chefs for Oceans, cycling across the country to promote sustainable seafood choices. In 2025, he became Champion and Ambassador for Seafood Watch. He is also a sought-after speaker, media guest and culinary leader passionate about sustainability and local food systems.
Ned's Impact
284+
Total meals provided
961
Lbs. of GHGs averted from the atmosphere
184,056
Litres of water prevented from going to waste
My Achievements
Fundraising Page
Updated Profile Pic
Added a Blog Post
Received First Donation
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Reached Goal
Our Team
Bob Blumer
Raised so far:
$347.24
Brandon Olsen
Raised so far:
$500.00
Chris Irving
Coulson Armstrong
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$55.66
Craig Wong
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$84.09
Danvee Kwok
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$96.86
David Schwartz
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$3,798.35
Eric Robertson
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$2,265.97
Eva Chin
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$328.14
Heidi Fink
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$524.33
Kenta Takahashi
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$136.32
Kevin Shawcross
Mark McCrowe
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$132.82
Mark McEwan
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$575.66
Marvin Palomo
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$250.00
Matt Basile
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$828.94
Michael Angeloni
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$55.66
Michelle Moraes
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$248.67
Miriam Echeverria
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$1,290.71
Ned Bell
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$56.86
Nuit Regular
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$1,467.02
Rob Thomas
Shane Chartrand
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$133.65
Shauna Godfrey
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$325.19
Steven Molnar
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$321.04
Vikram Vij
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$369.60
Zach Keeshig
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