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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.
Canadians’ grocery bills are increasing; pandemic to accelerate the trend: report
Canadians who have suspected their grocery bills have been rising over the years aren’t imagining it, according to a new report that found the price of food has been steadily increasing in the last decade, and the COVID-19 pandemic is only accelerating this trend....
Why Our Kids Need Healthy School Food During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Dr. Rosana Salvaterra, Medical Officer of health, Peterborough Public Health, states that COVID-19 has shown that school food programs are an essential service and children and their families need school food programs. Read the full article here.
Kiwanis Toronto donates $16,000 to help nourish children during Covid-19
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Kiwanis Toronto donates $16,000 to help nourish children during Covid-19 Toronto – When we realized students weren’t going back to class because of Covid-19, the Kiwanis Club of Toronto (KCT) wondered how children who relied on their schools’...
Ontario Supports Children and Youth During COVID-19
The Ontario government invests $1 million to improve access to healthy meals and snacks for school-age children and youth. This is wonderful news. Thank you Minister Todd Smith. This support will make a difference for families in this time of crisis. Click here to...
Deepa Prashad on the Food for Kids initiative | Breakfast Television
Thanks Deepa Prashad for your shout out about TFSS’s Food for Kids initiative. Thanks for spreading the word about how we can all help nourish children in Toronto during the COVID-19 crisis. Watch the video here. For information about Food for Kids, go to the 2:30...