Hunger

• B.C. soup kitchens, food banks struggling with increased demand, decreased donations

  According to Statistics Canada, grocery prices last month were up 10.8 per cent from August 2021 -- the fastest pace of growth recorded since 1981.

  Economy

  Sep 20
  
• World hunger crisis: 2.3B people severely or moderately hungry in 2021, UN says

  The 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.

  World

  Jul 6
  
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• London Food Bank makes last-minute push for donations on final day of Spring Food Drive

  The food bank says its 35th annual spring drive has collected roughly 60,000 pounds worth of food in monetary and physical donations as of late Monday morning.

  Canada

  Apr 18
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• ‘Code red’: Health problems tied to climate change getting worse, reports show

  The annual reports commissioned by Lancet tracked 44 global health indicators connected to climate change, including heat deaths, infectious diseases and hunger.

  Health

  Oct 20, 2021
• London Cares Curb Hunger food drive marks 10-year high in donations

  Spearheaded by the London Food Bank, this year's food drive also saw the returning support of the Business Cares Food Drive and the City of London.

  Canada

  Jul 2, 2021
• Lethbridge food banks amazed with community support for annual food drive

  This year, it was decided to set a goal of 50,000 pounds of food for Target Hunger -- a goal that was exceeded by nearly 25,000 pounds.

  Economy

  Jun 14, 2021
• Saskatoon Food Bank holds virtual drive until the end of May

  The 'Click and Pick-nic' online campaign encourages online donations, which the food bank will then use to make bulk purchases of food items.

  Canada

  May 5, 2021
• Give 30 campaign gets underway to support Partners in Mission Food Bank

  Give 30 in Kingston is raising funds over Ramadan to support the Partners in Mission Food Bank. The two organizations have been working together for eight years.

  Canada

  Apr 5, 2021
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• Saskatoon group looking to build community fridge

  Nikaela Lange is part of a small group working to build a community fridge in Saskatoon’s Riversdale area.

  Canada

  Feb 7, 2021
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• Piikani Nation sees successful opening of first food bank in Brocket, Alta.

  Prior to its opening, Piikani Nation members would have to travel to nearby towns such as Pincher Creek and Fort MacLeod for food services, something that wasn't sustainable. 

  Health

  Feb 7, 2021