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Food bank usage across Canada hit all time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report | Global News
A new report released by Food Banks Canada shows that there were nearly 1.5 million food bank visits in March - 35% higher than in 2019. One third of food bank clients are children. As Food Banks Canada CEO, Kirstin Beardsley, says “When you’re going to school hungry,...
Food keeps getting more expensive even as overall inflation slows | CBC News
Canada’s inflation rate may be going down, but food prices are still going up at the fastest pace since 1981. Cereals alone are up 17.9%, and fresh fruit by 12.9%. The impact on Student Nutrition Programs is immense, and many are struggling. To learn more about rising...
Groceries are too expensive — here’s who’s paying the price | Toronto Star
Families are feeling the effects of rising food prices, in a very real way. Almost three quarters of Canadian households have had to change their shopping habits, with one quarter having to buy less food. Student Nutrition Programs provide an extremely important way...
One in six households in Ontario is now struggling with food insecurity. Here’s why it’s going to get worse | Toronto Star
More people were food insecure in Ontario in 2021 than in 2020. In Toronto, food bank usage has tripled since before the pandemic. Families are struggling to make ends meet, and children are going hungry. In schools, Student Nutrition Programs ensure all children have...
Toronto student nutrition programs face ‘critical year’ due to rising food prices | CBC News
With demand for nutrition increasing exponentially among students, and the cost of food out of control, this may well be a critical year for Student Nutrition Programs. Click here to learn more:...
Child Hunger a Major Concern as Canadians Hit by Soaring Food Prices | CTV News
Over the past few years, we’ve all seen prices increasing across the board, from food to rent to fuel. But, what is more difficult to see, is how this is leading to a rise in child hunger, across Canada. According to Food Banks Canada, as many as 400,000 children rely...
As inflation rages, beware ‘shrinkflation’: Objects on the grocery shelves may be smaller than they appear, Canadian experts warn | Toronto Star
As inflation rises, some food companies are shrinking portion sizes to save on costs, while prices remain at the same high levels. For Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs), which rely on large volumes of food to serve hundreds of children each day, this adds another...
No one should have to choose between a decent home and going hungry | Toronto Star
One in five Canadians have reported going hungry between March 2020 and March 2022. Too many Canadians are having to choose between food and housing costs, with as many as 23% saying they can’t afford to eat as much as they should. These choices are even more...
beyond 3:30 Wellness Walk 2022
So great to get the whole beyond 3:30 family back together again for an afternoon of fun, fresh air, and exercise at our 5K Wellness Walk 2022. Kids fueled up with healthy snacks and devoured dinner at the end. A great time was had by all! For more info on our...
Canada is facing a ‘terrible’ food crisis, says Maple Leaf CEO Michael McCain | The Globe and Mail
The 5.8 million Canadians living in food insecurity are facing more difficulty accessing food as costs continue to rise. Making sure that children always have nourishing food to eat, which they need for their growth and development, is essential. To read more about...
Food, shelter push inflation in Canada to 6.8% in April: Statistics Canada | Global News
The largest increase in food costs since 1981 is taking its toll on many families. According to Statistics Canada, the cost of food this past April was up 8.8% from last year, with the price of fruit and meat up 10%, and pasta up a whopping 20%. On top of this, the...
Canada’s inflation rate now at 30-year high of 5.7% | CBC News
Inflation continues to rise in Canada, bringing with it higher food prices. Over the past year the cost of food has risen 7.4% and, as prices continue to rise, it becomes increasingly important to ensure all children have access to nourishing food through Student...