In Canada, 1 in 6 children live in food-insecure households. Food insecurity has been on the rise for years. With the additional strain caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, we’re facing more food insecurity than we have in decades. Canada needs a National School Food...
1 in 3 Canadian kids are at risk of going to school hungry. This is two million children every single day. Canada needs a national school food program now; we cannot let our Canadian children go another day without nutritious food. Visit www.twomilliontoomany.ca and...
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...
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...
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...
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