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Food costs for family of four to jump by $1,000 in 2023: report | Global News

Food costs for family of four to jump by $1,000 in 2023: report | Global News

by Cristina Caruso | Dec 7, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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...
Food bank usage across Canada hit all time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report | Global News

Food bank usage across Canada hit all time high, nearly 1.5M visits in March: report | Global News

by Cristina Caruso | Nov 1, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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...
Food keeps getting more expensive even as overall inflation slows | CBC News

Food keeps getting more expensive even as overall inflation slows | CBC News

by Cristina Caruso | Oct 21, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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

Groceries are too expensive — here’s who’s paying the price | Toronto Star

by Cristina Caruso | Oct 3, 2022 | Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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

One in six households in Ontario is now struggling with food insecurity. Here’s why it’s going to get worse | Toronto Star

by Cristina Caruso | Sep 29, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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

Toronto student nutrition programs face ‘critical year’ due to rising food prices | CBC News

by Cristina Caruso | Sep 9, 2022 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

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:...
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