All tagged Food security
As students settle into the school year, many face a hidden challenge—food insecurity. This think piece explores the urgent issue of child and student hunger in Canada, emphasizing the need for collective action from individuals, communities, and government to ensure no student has to choose between learning and eating.
I wrote this next think piece with and for Food Banks Canada to highlight the urgent link between food insecurity and mental health. Let’s advocate for change and support those in need. #CompassionConnects #CanadianMentalHealthWeek
Volunteers make food banks hum – a round of applause for our stand-up community friends.
It’s been nearly 45 years since the first food bank opened in Canada – the mission was simple, and the timeline was short: eliminate short-term food insecurity and help people get over the difficult economic hump at the time. Fast forward to now, the country remains in a food security crisis.
