Survey: almost a quarter of Canadians reported eating less than they should because of lack of money
Fund includes pilot test for app that allows communities to request food as needed
Council voted to fund Nick’s Nook pantries for one year, look at other emergency food services options
UN urging major wheat exporters to open up their silos to urgently fill the shortage of wheat
During this season of giving and generosity, many people are in need
Co-op on the way to finally replace the Gold River grocery store closed in 2016
Indigenous health dietitian says goal is to restore decision making power through food supply
Strategy specifically looks at support for families and children, food security programs and interventions
‘People are suffering. No matter if someone is driving a good car, there is no money in the pocket.’
Recipients ‘are very good people… going through some tough times’
SurreyCares Community Foundation provides funding to City Dream Centre initiative
‘Food insecurity in itself can be a stressful experience’
Food rescue and redistribution can help keep neighbours from going hungry during COVID
Pilot project in Chilliwack helped show that food surpluses could be diverted to charities in need
Number of Canadians having trouble getting enough food went up during COVID-19
DFC aims to decrease hunger, improve nutritional health and increase local food sustainability
171 workers were sent home last week as a preventative measure
