Food Insecurity
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1 in 3 food banks, shelters forced to turn away people due to demand: surveyThe federal government says it is reviewing the survey and said it will be responsive as Canadians navigate uncertainty in food costs.CanadaOct 7
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New Meals on Wheels program helps feed Edmonton studentsA new Meals on Wheels program is partnered with St. Teresa of Calcutta Elementary School, located east of the downtown core in the Boyle Street neighbourhood.EducationSep 24
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Edmonton bagel shop pulls popular item from menu due to high beef pricesConcordia University food economics professor Moshe Lander says inflation has caused some foods to double in price in a generation, while income hasn't kept pace.ConsumerSep 24
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1 in 3 Ontario children are living in food-insecure homes: Breakfast Club of CanadaNew data from Breakfast Club of Canada is showing students across the country are coming to class with an empty stomach, reflecting a larger issue of food insecurity in households.HealthAug 24
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Ruth’s Pantry helps Edmonton families with food insecurity: ‘Means a lot to us’Ruth's Pantry is run by SOAR Community Empowerment, an Edmonton non-profit that helps vulnerable people through its various programming.ConsumerAug 9
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Sewer pipe failure forces Toronto food bank to closeA Toronto food bank serving 650 families each week has temporarily closed after a sewer pipe failure and is urgently searching for a new permanent location.CanadaAug 6
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1 in 4 households in southwestern Ontario facing food insecurity: health unitsThe joint statement from the health units also showed a single adult receiving Ontario Works in southwestern Ontario could face a monthly deficit ranging from $301 up to $859.HealthJul 28
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Central Okanagan food bank aims to save millions of pounds of food going to wasteThe Food Rescue Transformation Centre will increase cold storage capacity and improve its ability to handle larger volumes of donated food.CanadaJun 8
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Canadians face food insecurity as 120% of income for some goes to food, rentAbout one in four Canadians are living in a food-insecure household, with advocates saying governments need to tackle the root cause: income.CanadaMay 25
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Canadian food banks reduce services amid ‘unprecedented’ demandFood banks are reporting having to change how they serve Canadian communities, with some reducing drop ins or how much food is given.HealthMar 30
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