Toronto, ON – On May 30, Toronto Foundation for Student Success (TFSS) staff gathered at Amesbury Middle School to recognize and celebrate the impact of a $182,000 grant from the provincial government’s Ontario Trillium Foundation (OTF). The grant, awarded in 2024,...
A national school food program would do more than feed students by Policy Options. Originally published on Policy Options January 3, 2024 Now that the holiday break is over for many school children, it’s time to return to the routine of school lunches and early...
A new report by Children First Canada highlights a 29% increase in food insecurity, with one in four children lacking sufficient access to food. As need rises, Student Nutrition Programs play a crucial role in keeping children nourished. To help, visit...
Statistics Canada reports that, in February, the cost of groceries rose 10.6% compared with a year before, with pantry staples increasing by nearly double the overall inflation rate for food purchased from stores. Though the food inflation rate is down from January,...
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...
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