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'It’s a big, bold goal’: Sarah Stern on working to solve the problem of food insecurity in Canada
Full episode here: thehub.ca/podcasts/its-a-big…
This episode was made possible by the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security (@feedopportunity) and the generosity of listeners like you.
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Read the full letter, amplified by @globeandmail and @TheHillTimes, below.
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We're proud join @feedopportunity on this open letter calling on the federal government to reduce food insecurity by 50% by 2030.
Read the full letter, amplified by @globeandmail
and @TheHillTimes, below.
This weekend, we participated in an open letter addressing the #FoodInsecurity crisis in Canada. We are calling on the federal government to set a target to reduce food insecurity by 50% by 2030. This can be done.
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In case you missed it! Our Executive Director, Sarah Stern shared a piece in The Future Economy outlining the impact of #FoodInsecurity and proposes bold action for Canada to address its food insecurity crisis. Read it here: ow.ly/T4Oe50Q1CWq
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Canada is the only G7 country without a national school food program for children.
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🏥$30K/mo to languish in a hospital
👮♂️$15K/mo in the prison system
🩹$7-8K/mo in shelters
🏘️$3-4K/mo in supportive housing
Don't miss the full pod with @drandrewb: "If you want to look at the health economics, it is also compellingly cruel in how we're allocating resources... the prison system has now become the de facto mental health system."
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Critical juncture for the Canada Disability Benefit Act. It needs to be implemented faster than the government's current timeline.
Here's how that's possible without undermining the rights-based co-creation process: maytree.com/publications/nex…
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The lineup for the food bank on walk to hospital now goes around the block. Never been this bad. And food insecurity drives more people to the emergency room or to hospitalization. Food banks are band aids. Not a policy solution the same way shelters won’t end homelessness.
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Join @Disability_WP to take action for a Canada Disability Benefit!
We need your support so that the benefit is adequately funded and rolled out. People with disabilities can’t wait.
Read about #BillC22 and what you can do to help #BudgetTheBenefit: buff.ly/3S3jAtn
ALT People with disabilities can't afford to wait.
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Should the social safety net take over food banks? How did they become long-term solutions for those in need? @spaikin asked @ssstrn (@feedopportunity), @tebrons (@DailyBreadTO), Alain Brandon (@loblawco) & Valerie Tarasuk (@nutrisci_uoft @proofcanada) youtu.be/3CrSk3ZqiXQ
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Visits to food banks in Ontario increased 43% from 2019 to 2022. Do food banks mean our social safety net has failed? An @TheAgenda discussion w @tebrons (@DailyBreadTO), @ssstrn (@feedopportunity), Valerie Tarasuk (@proofcanada), Alain Brandon (@loblawco) youtube.com/watch?v=3CrSk3Zq…
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Food banks are seeing record usage, and the fastest growing group are employed people. Why is this happening? @spaikin asks @tebrons (@DailyBreadTO), @ssstrn (@feedopportunity), Valerie Tarasuk (@proofcanada), and Alain Brandon (@loblawco) at 8/11pm | Producer: @harrisonlowman
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🚨 Today's release of new data from the Canadian Income Survey provides a look at food insecurity across the ten provinces in 2022.
Check out our summary of new number here: proof.utoronto.ca/2023/new-d…
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Don’t forget to tune into our discussion on Food as Medicine initiatives with @Canada2020 from 12-2 pm EST – you can watch the livestream here: youtube.com/live/OPsPr9-mAjQ
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Starting soon:
Join our livestream at 12PM EDT for an important conversation on “Food as Medicine” in Canada 👇
youtube.com/live/OPsPr9-mAjQ
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TOMORROW:
A vital conversation on how public policy can prioritize reducing food insecurity, improving access, & building a healthier future for all
Now also with opening comments from @VanKayak, Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Health
RSVP 👉 canada2020.ca/events/food-as…
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This incredible video from Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre demonstrates the beauty of Nunavut and the power of full-time harvester programs to support traditional food access & culture among Northern communities. Watch the Angunasuktiit program video: ow.ly/z9Ng50NCHH8
ALT screenshot from Ittaq Heritage and Research Centre video
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🚨NEW POD🚨
Pre-pandemic, @DailyBreadTO #foodbanks served 65,000 client visits per month. A number that has now quadrupled to 270,000 in the month of March—a new record and the worst month in 40 years.
Why?
@NCHetherington joins us to discuss.
airquotesmedia.com/thb/neil-…
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Join us on April 26 in Ottawa for a featured conversation on ‘food as medicine’ with @drandrewb, @KateMMulligan, & @JoshSmee – exploring the connections and opportunities across food and health care.
canada2020.ca/events/food-as…
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We need to set a clear target to reduce food insecurity. It will get us focus, accountability and action. All of which are desperately needed. @aplaceforfood @foodbankscanada @feedopportunity + many others stand united on this. theglobeandmail.com/amp/opin… @mclaudebibeau @karinagould
