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Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students | CityNews

Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast, lunch for Ontario students | CityNews

by Cristina Caruso | May 29, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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 hit more than your grocery bill | About That

by Cristina Caruso | Apr 20, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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...
Promise for more national school food program funding falls through the cracks in federal budget | Globe and Mail

Promise for more national school food program funding falls through the cracks in federal budget | Globe and Mail

by Cristina Caruso | Mar 30, 2023 | News

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...
With food costs soaring and no national program, Canadian schools struggle to feed students | Globe and Mail

With food costs soaring and no national program, Canadian schools struggle to feed students | Globe and Mail

by Cristina Caruso | Mar 15, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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

Loblaw faces fresh price hikes, signalling food inflation won’t easy any time soon | CP24

by Cristina Caruso | Feb 27, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News

by Cristina Caruso | Feb 22, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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...
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