Food Banks
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Halifax developing plan to fight food insecurity amid high costs of livingA senior planner with the city says the JustFOOD Action Plan represents a decade of work and aims to improve access to nutritious meals in HRM through innovation.HealthMar 8
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B.C. invests $200M in food security and access to affordable, local foodThe B.C. government has announced it is investing in food security, including new programs to strengthen the province's food supply chain and expand local food production.EconomyMar 7
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Central Okanagan Food Bank sees record increase in demand'You hear this all the time. Whenever you sit down and visit with people, the price of food comes up all the time.'CanadaFeb 9
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Campaign sees Guelph-Kitchener eateries promote local beef producers and help local food banksNine local establishments are putting out their best burger as part of Burger It Forward, a national campaign organized by Canada Beef during the month of February.CanadaFeb 6
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Ottawa food banks struggling to keep up with demand amid funding crunchWith COVID-19 supports drying up and food prices skyrocketing, the Caldwell Family Centre is just one group pleading for more support from governments.CanadaFeb 3
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BC Liquor, BC Cannabis stores raise nearly $950,000 for food banks'BC Liquor and BC Cannabis Stores collected $942,168 in support of local food banks during the holiday season,' BC Liquor staff said.CanadaJan 26
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Much-needed $2M from province allows Food Depot Alimentaire to maintain services: executive directorFood Depot Alimentaire executive director Stéphane Sirois said the depot's operating budget has skyrocketed due to a perfect storm of factors.EconomyJan 16
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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
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Manitoba grant supports food banks to the tune of $3 millionManitoba is taking action to support those most in need by way of a $3-million grant, Premier Heather Stefanson and Families Minister Rochelle Squires announced Monday.EconomyDec 19, 2022
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N.S. community organizations welcome cost of living relief from provinceThey say any assistance is a relief, but are also calling for more support as prices continue to spike for groceries, gas and other essentials.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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