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...
The cost of living in Canada is rising quickly, with the price of food up 6.5% in the last year. For many families, this means an added strain on their already tight grocery budgets. Student Nutrition Programs give us a way to make sure children can access a...
Average Canadian family to spend nearly $1,000 more on food than they did in 2021, according to the 2022 Dalhousie University’s 2022 Food Price Report. As food prices continue to rise, Student Nutrition Programs have never been more essential and have never...
Food bank usage in Toronto has risen 45% since 2020. Living in the city is extremely expensive and, on average, after paying for housing, food bank users are only left with $9.17 in their pocket, per day. That $9.17 needs to cover food, transportation, and any other...
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