The Regional Food Distribution Association (RFDA) is expanding its facility in Thunder Bay, Ont., – while also expanding its focus to address food insecurity through hands-on learning.

The organization provides food to 37 partner organizations and 47 First Nations across northwestern Ontario.

Construction has begun on a 5,200 square-foot addition to its building, located at 570 Syndicate Ave S. on the south side of town.

"Some of it is sheer capacity – so the space we're in right now is going to b…