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Food insecurity among Canadian school-age children jumps by nearly 30% | Toronto Star
A new report by Children First Canada highlights a 29% increase in food insecurity, with one in four children lacking sufficient access to food. As need rises, Student Nutrition Programs play a crucial role in keeping children nourished. To help, visit...
Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students | CityNews
Advocacy groups, teachers’ unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province. In a letter sent to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa on Wednesday,...
Rising food prices hit more than your grocery bill | About That
Rising food prices in Canada are impacting student nutrition programs and the kids who rely on them. More and more students are going to school hungry — and with the rising cost to feed each student, organizers of school meal programs are worried they won't be able to...
Promise for more national school food program funding falls through the cracks in federal budget | Globe and Mail
In the federal budget released this week, the government's commitment for a national food program was overlooked. The Ontario budget, released last week, also did not increase the province's contributions to school food programs. To ensure children do not go another...
Food inflation in Canada shows signs of easing, but grocery prices to remain high | CP24
Statistics Canada reports that, in February, the cost of groceries rose 10.6% compared with a year before, with pantry staples increasing by nearly double the overall inflation rate for food purchased from stores. Though the food inflation rate is down from January,...
With food costs soaring and no national program, Canadian schools struggle to feed students | Globe and Mail
As we approach the end of the school year, Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs) are facing tighter budgets due to rising food prices, and increased demand from families struggling to keep food on the table. A National School Food Program could help ensure that SNPs can...
Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won’t easy any time soon | CP24
This week, Statistics Canada reported that grocery prices rose 11.4% in January, when compared to last year. Among those prices, the cost of bread rose 18.1%, eggs rose 15.6%, and fresh or frozen chick costs increased 14%. As food inflation continues without an end in...
Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News
No slowdown in cost of groceries. Inflation slows to 5.9% in January, but grocery prices are up 11.4% compared to last year and show no sign of cooling down. Student nutrition programs continue to struggle. To read more, click...
Inflation seems to be cooling — except at the grocery store. What’s going on? | Global News
The cost of food continues to soar even as the overall inflation rate cools in Canada. Here's what's behind the higher prices at your local grocery stores and restaurants. To read more, click below: Inflation seems to be cooling — except at the grocery store. What’s...
Demand for tutors outpacing supply | CBC News
After a challenging few years, many students across Toronto are in need of academic support. Recently, CBC News visited beyond 3:30 to see our small-group tutoring in action. Click below for more: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2159486019743
Tutoring is helping kids catch up — but there aren’t enough spaces for students in need | CBC News
Though students are back in the classroom, they’re still feeling the impact of the past few years on their education. Some students need support catching up. Recently, CBC News visited beyond 3:30 to see our small-group tutoring in action. Click below for more:...
Food costs for family of four to jump by $1,000 in 2023: report | Global News
This year, inflation reached a 40 year high, with food prices soaring by 10%. In 2023, food costs for a family of four will jump by $1,000 to over $16,000. Many families are struggling to keep food on the table, and it's never been more important to make sure...