Food Security
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As global wheat prices soar, consumers look for cheaper alternativesGlobal wheat consumption in July-December could drop by five percent to eight percent from a year ago, analysts, traders and millers say.ConsumerAug 3
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Bear Clan food bank feeding hundreds of Winnipeggers in need daily'I think without that resource in place, it's going to a lot put a lot of pressure on the community.'ConsumerJul 13
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World hunger crisis: 2.3B people severely or moderately hungry in 2021, UN saysThe report also stated that the number of people unable to afford a healthy diet globally reflects the impacts of rising consumer food prices during the COVID-19 pandemic.WorldJul 6
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Concerns grow for Canada’s 2022 crop yields with seeding off to slow startCanadian farmers are under pressure to produce a strong crop this year as the war in Ukraine drives global fears about food security.CanadaJun 3
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New community fridge in Dartmouth aims to be ‘welcoming to anybody’A new community fridge has opened on the Christ Church grounds in downtown Dartmouth to provide free, accessible food to anyone who needs it.CanadaMay 7
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Mustard Seed expands wrap-around support services for vulnerable Edmontonians'With the opening of our new centre, we're hoping to also provide occupational therapy as well as counselling supports,' said Samantha Lowe with The Mustard Seed.HealthMay 5
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Ukraine says Russian forces stole ‘several hundred thousand tonnes’ of grainRussian forces have stolen "several hundred thousand tonnes" of grain in the areas of Ukraine they occupy, Ukraine's deputy agriculture minister said.WorldApr 30
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Manitoba provides $193,000 to ease food costs in province’s northThe provincial government is giving out a one-time payment of $193,000 to Northern Healthy Foods Initiative (NHFI) to help alleviate food costs in Northern Manitoba.MoneyMar 28
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London Food Bank visits near record levels amid surging inflation in CanadaThe news comes after a poll found that a growing number of Canadians are concerned they might not have enough money to feed their families due to surging inflation.CanadaMar 24
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New food distribution facility opens in Kingston, Ont.After almost two years of planning, a brand-new 11,500 square-foot food distribution warehouse has opened to better serve those in need in Kingston, Ont.CanadaMar 23
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