While food banks continue their best to help those in need, they also recognize they cannot solve food insecurity. They are joined by public health, anti-poverty advocates & others calling for government to take action through income-based interventions. proof.utoronto.ca/food-insecurit…

Despite being an affluent country, Canada has chronic food insecurity, and the problem is worsening. This episode of the In/Equality podcast, hosted by @debthompsonphd, features Valerie Tarasuk of University of Toronto, and an expert on food insecurity. Tune in here. options-po.li/3PHYhOz

"We have a crisis where workers are going home after long shifts to empty fridges ... On the flip side, we have government programs that do not allow people to live with any kind of dignity and health," says nick saul, CEO of Right to Food in this clip: ow.ly/RCbH50PYAam

Foodbank use is up over 11% in Alberta from last year. Food insecurity and housing insecurity are often experienced concurrently. foodbankscanada.ca/hungercount/?u…

The new #yyc living wage was released today!  $23.70 is what is needed just to have a modest standard of living and it’s more than $8 more than our minimum wage, which hasn’t been raised since 2018. Learn more here: enoughforall.ca/action/calgary…

Tomorrow night is our first Nutrien Chuck-A-Puck in support of I Can for Kids! Purchase your pucks on the concourse at section 213 and toss your pucks at the second intermission for a chance to win some awesome prizes.

In 2021, 5.8 million people in the ten provinces lived in a food insecure household. In 2022, that number rose to 6.9 million people, which includes almost 1.8 million children. Our summary video for the new 2022 PROOF report: youtube.com/watch?v=ulxb-X…

In 2022, 6.9 million people in the ten provinces lived in a food-insecure household. We can reduce food insecurity, but only if we take policy action that focuses on ensuring employment and social protections provide sufficient and stable incomes. youtube.com/watch?v=ulxb-X…

"#FoodInsecurity is an income issue. So, if there was anything that I would change, it would be to get people the income they need so they’re able to buy the food that they need," says Laura Horn, director of @the_north_grove: ow.ly/XbKO50QiJPS

"Somebody who isn't eating because they don’t have money for food... is in very bad shape. [Looking] at them from a health perspective, we can see that they’re more likely to have been diagnosed with chronic diseases," says Valerie Tarasuk at PROOF: ow.ly/qUhy50QqxNf

Last month, we proudly shared our partnership with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Government of Newfoundland & Labrador to provide matched funding to help improve food access for vulnerable families across the province. If you missed the announcement, read it here: ow.ly/L8eP50Qn8Z9

Last week was #DietitiansDay, celebrating the important work of dietitians across 🇨🇦. Dietitians of Canada has long been an advocate for addressing food insecurity through income-based interventions like a basic income. From their new position statement: dietitians.ca/DietitiansOfCa…

"Without robust income security measures families will increasingly struggle to feed their children where they spend most of their time - at home.” - Dr. Lesley Frank (in Campaign 2000 press release) (2/5)

🚨Statistics Canada has released new data on food insecurity. In 22.9% of people in the ten provinces lived in a food-insecure household amounting to 8.7 million people, including 2.1 million children. Our summary and interactive graphs here 📈📊: proof.utoronto.ca/2024/new-data-… (1/8)

.I Can for Kids is celebrating 10 years of partnership with Save-On-Foods! The U/D location of Save-On-Foods will be hosting a BBQ on Sunday, May 12 from 11 AM - 3 PM. Proceeds raised will support I Can for Kids. Learn more: icanforkids.ca/a-decade-of-im…

Throughout the month of May, Save-On-Foods will also collect donations at the checkout and generously match the first $10,000 in contributions! Every donation you make to I Can for Kids will have double the impact and ensure more children have access to healthy food.

Thanks I Can for Kids we agree, great partners do make all the difference! It's been fantastic partnering with you and seeing the impact of the program!

The number of children living in household struggling to afford food due to inadequate finances has risen substantially in recent years. The most important thing that the federal government could about this is change the design of the Canada Child Benefit. policyoptions.irpp.org/magazines/may-…