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 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...
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...
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...
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...
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