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Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News

Canada’s inflation rate slowed to 5.9% in January, but food costs continue to rise | CBC News

by Cristina Caruso | Feb 22, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

No slowdown in cost of groceries. Inflation slows to 5.9% in January, but grocery prices are up 11.4% compared to last year and show no sign of cooling down. Student nutrition programs continue to struggle. To read more, click...
Inflation seems to be cooling — except at the grocery store. What’s going on? | Global News

Inflation seems to be cooling — except at the grocery store. What’s going on? | Global News

by Cristina Caruso | Feb 22, 2023 | News, Nutrition, Student Nutrition Programs

The cost of food continues to soar even as the overall inflation rate cools in Canada. Here’s what’s behind the higher prices at your local grocery stores and restaurants. To read more, click below: Inflation seems to be cooling — except at the grocery...
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...
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...
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