Feed Nova Scotia

• 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 increases

  Canada

  Jan 11, 2024
  
• ‘People are struggling:’ Halifax seeing high demand for food banks, sleeping rough tent kits

  Feed 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.

  Economy

  Aug 17, 2023
  
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• Nova Scotia non-profits plead for higher income assistance amid rising cost of living

  Nova 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.'

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2023
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• New Brunswick, Nova Scotia see double-digit increase in food bank use: report

  Food Banks Canada says demand for food bank services is up 15 per cent nationally and those locally say it's much higher than that.

  Consumer

  Oct 27, 2022
• Food banks in Nova Scotia see increase in recipients amid Fiona

  Parker Street Food Bank is already a busy spot and demand has increased in the days following post-tropical storm Fiona, workers say.

  Canada

  Sep 29, 2022
• Nova Scotians changing how they shop for groceries as food prices keep climbing

  While 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.

  Economy

  Sep 21, 2022
• Calls grow for universal lunch program as N.S. school year resumes

  The Nova Scotia Liberals and the Nova Scotia Teachers Union are calling on the provincial government to implement a universal school lunch program.

  Education

  Sep 7, 2022
• Legislative committee hears ways to help Nova Scotians struggling with rising food prices

  Feed Nova Scotia distributed three million kilograms of food in the last fiscal year — the highest in the not-for-profit's 38-year history. 

  Canada

  Jun 1, 2022
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• Calls continue for N.S. government to relieve rising cost of living impacts

  Nova Scotia's finance minister says talks of targeted relief are being discussed amid rising inflation and record-setting gas prices.

  Politics

  May 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.’

  Canada

  Mar 30, 2022