Hunger

• Canadians face food insecurity as 120% of income for some goes to food, rent

  About one in four Canadians are living in a food-insecure household, with advocates saying governments need to tackle the root cause: income.

  Canada

  May 25
  
• Feed Ontario’s hunger report details record demand at food banks

  Partners in Mission Foodbank has helped 7,400 people over the last year and spent over $550,000 purchasing groceries.

  Canada

  Dec 5, 2023
  
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• Toronto charity providing food, clothing facing ‘imminent possibility’ of closure

  "With this incredible increase in demands on our resources, we're struggling to keep up," said Aretha Khaloo, Director of Operations at Haven on the Queensway.

  Economy

  Nov 29, 2023
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• Edmonton pizza shop giving back to community for Thanksgiving

  The owner estimates with the amount of cancelled food his shop has each day, he could donate more than 20 pizzas a week, which led the store to contact the non-profit.

  Canada

  Oct 9, 2023
• ‘It’s a right’: Vancouver Island school food charity sounds alarm about rising need

  Nourish Cowichan runs a school food program for 21 schools in the Cowichan Valley. It currently supports about 1,300 students but said it expects that number to keep rising.

  Education

  Sep 25, 2023
• Saskatoon Food Bank summer donation campaign goal almost reached

  Saskatoon's food bank and learning centre is wrapping up its Fresh Fruit for Kids campaign, hoping to raise $100,000 to provide fruit for children during the summer months.

  Canada

  Jul 31, 2023
• Regina Food Bank helping community for 40 years

  As the Regina Food Bank celebrates 40 years in operation, they vow to continue feeding those in need.

  Canada

  Jun 17, 2023
• ‘The need has never been greater’: Barrie Food Bank launches spring food drive

  With the need in the community at an all-time high, the Barrie Food Bank's spring drive hopes to collect 100,000 pounds of food and $100,000 by the end of April to meet demand.

  Canada

  Mar 29, 2023
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• Blackfoot culture becomes part of school meal planning in Fort Macleod, Alta.

  Elders are joining students during meal times to share stories and Indigenous culture.

  Canada

  Mar 6, 2023
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• Saint John High takes unique approach to fighting student hunger in New Brunswick

  Students at Saint John High spent a morning preparing for a busy lunch rush, providing a free meal to students to help fight hunger.

  Education

  Mar 2, 2023