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Heightened food worries linked to worse mental health during COVID-19 pandemic | UBC News
While food insecurity was already a concern before COVID-19, since the pandemic these concerns have worsened, and many families are struggling. A study conducted by the University of British Columbia and the Canadian Mental Health Association has found that people...
Rising food prices see Canadians put less meat in their grocery baskets | Toronto Star
According to a report from Dalhousie's Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Caddle, food costs are rising. In particular, the cost of many staples such as meat and dairy have increased. Now more than ever, it is critical that food insecure children have access to Student...
Canada needs a National School Food Program now | CHED Radio Interview
Last week, Catherine Parsonage, Executive Director & CEO at the Toronto Foundation for Student Success, spoke with Daryl McIntyre from 630 CHED Radio to discuss the need for a National School Food Program in Canada. Click the link below to listen to the full...
Why we need to talk about food insecurity – in this election and beyond | Maclean’s
In Canada, 1 in 6 children live in food-insecure households. Food insecurity has been on the rise for years. With the additional strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re facing more food insecurity than we have in decades. Canada needs a National School Food...
School Nutrition & Healthy Eating
1 in 3 Canadian kids are at risk of going to school hungry. This is two million children every single day. Canada needs a national school food program now; we cannot let our Canadian children go another day without nutritious food. Visit www.twomilliontoomany.ca and...
Sometimes, when you least expect it, someone comes along who reminds us our strength lies in community.
When Thomas Quinn and Janet Honsberger contacted us offering to support children in our community, it reminded us once again of the strength of people coming together, in big and small ways, to support each other. This past Christmas, in lieu of a present for John...
Food prices set to rise even more as economy recovers from COVID, experts say | Toronto Star
Families are facing challenges due to the impact of COVID-19. Many parents are out of work and as families face increased financial strain, keeping food on the table is difficult. At the same time, the cost of food has risen, and will continue to rise*, as the economy...
COVID-19 hurting Canadians’ food security and mental health: StatCan | National Observer
A new StatCan report has shown that COVID-19 has increased rates of food insecurity in Canada, which is impacting mental health. Up to 40% of Canadians experiencing food insecurity struggle with mental health challenges. Through Student Nutrition Programs, the...
Canadians to pay up to $695 more per year for groceries in 2021, report says | CP24
This year has been challenging for children and their families. Many parents have lost their jobs due to the impact of COVID-19 and budgets are strained; this at a time when food costs are rising. Next year, a family of four will need to spend $695 more than this...
TFSS one of Charity Intelligence’s Top 100 Charities in Canada
Charity Intelligence recognizes TFSS as one of the Top 100 Charities in Canada, Top 5 Impact Toronto Charities, and Top 10 Impact Canadian Youth Charities. Thank you for your support! Top 100 Rated Charities:...
$20 hamburgers and $2 bananas: The cost of food insecurity in Canada’s North | CTV News
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School food programs pivot to keep feeding students during COVID-19 | CBC News
Amid the coronavirus pandemic, nutrition programs have made many changes in order to keep feeding students.To read the full article, click here.