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Feed Nova Scotia director calls food insecurity a ‘political choice’The executive director of the food bank provider stood before provincial MLAs, asking for increased support as demand for food banks increasesCanadaJan 11
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‘People are struggling:’ Halifax seeing high demand for food banks, sleeping rough tent kitsFeed Nova Scotia says many food banks are facing challenges as the rising cost of living has resulted in a 25 per cent annual increase in the number of people requiring support.EconomyAug 17, 2023
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Nova Scotia non-profits plead for higher income assistance amid rising cost of livingNova Scotia food banks and community groups are calling for an immediate increase in income assistance for the growing number of residents in a state of 'crisis.'CanadaJan 10, 2023
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New Brunswick, Nova Scotia see double-digit increase in food bank use: reportFood Banks Canada says demand for food bank services is up 15 per cent nationally and those locally say it's much higher than that.ConsumerOct 27, 2022
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Food banks in Nova Scotia see increase in recipients amid FionaParker Street Food Bank is already a busy spot and demand has increased in the days following post-tropical storm Fiona, workers say.CanadaSep 29, 2022
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Nova Scotians changing how they shop for groceries as food prices keep climbingWhile overall food banks have reported fewer people have been using their services this year, those who are using their supports are needing to do so more often.EconomySep 21, 2022
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Calls grow for universal lunch program as N.S. school year resumesThe Nova Scotia Liberals and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union are calling on the provincial government to implement a universal school lunch program.EducationSep 7, 2022
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Legislative committee hears ways to help Nova Scotians struggling with rising food pricesFeed Nova Scotia distributed three million kilograms of food in the last fiscal year — the highest in the not-for-profit's 38-year history.CanadaJun 1, 2022
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Calls continue for N.S. government to relieve rising cost of living impactsNova Scotia's finance minister says talks of targeted relief are being discussed amid rising inflation and record-setting gas prices.PoliticsMay 18, 2022
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Maritime food banks benefit from donations raised through holiday campaign‘It’s critical we help make sure people have food today.’CanadaMar 30, 2022
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