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As an “unlikely alliance” between Canada’s independent grocers and the country’s three largest chains is forming, a Liberal MP is arguing that shoppers need more competition amid soaring food prices and accusations that grocery stores are at fault for higher food inflation. Read more: Grocery CEOs defend ‘reasonable profitability’ in grilling over soaring …
Read More »Winnipeg high school providing food security to 1,700 students amid high food prices – Winnipeg
A breakfast club at Sisler High School in Winnipeg is providing food security to more than 1,700 students at a time when food prices are at an all-time high. The school has held a daily breakfast program for the past seven years with the help of volunteers to make sure …
Read More »How rising food prices make eating healthy a big-time struggle for some Canadians
2:35 Food inflation: Rising prices make eating healthy a struggle for low-income Canadians Over a six-week period, as part of the ‘Out of Pocket’ series, Global News is examining how inflation is impacting Canadians from coast to coast. Canadians are feeling the pressure at the checkout lane as grocery prices continue …
Read More »Ottawa food banks struggling to keep up with demand amid funding crunch – Ottawa
An Ottawa community organization says it is struggling to meet demand for its food program, and will need to cut back its services if it can’t secure more funding. With COVID-19 supports drying up and food prices skyrocketing, the Caldwell Family Centre is just one group pleading for more support …
Read More »Urban vs. rural: Food prices go up everywhere, but it’s way worse in some areas
As Canadians continue to feel the pressure of inflation, groceries are one area many are hoping prices will ease soon. Global News went to the grocery store to see how rising prices are impacting families trying to make ends meet, as part of its ongoing Out of Pocket series. The prices …
Read More »Scrooge the Ticket campaign wraps up 8th year with big donation to Innisfil Food Bank – Barrie
The Town of Innisfil, Ont., is wrapping up its festive ticketing campaign with a decent donation for those in need over the holiday season. The towns launched the annual Scrooge the Ticket campaign on Nov. 14, and it ran until Nov. 28. Residents with an outstanding parking fine during that …
Read More »More employed people turning to Toronto food banks amid record-high visits, new report says
More people who have jobs as their primary source of income are now turning to food banks as cost of living continues to climb and put pressure on food support programs, a new report finds. As food banks saw another record year of visits and new users, the strain on their resources …
Read More »B.C. community expands home composting pilot project to divert more food waste from landfills
The City of Nelson, B.C., is expanding its food waste management pilot program, distributing countertop waste recyclers to more households in an attempt to reduce landfill waste and greenhouse gas emissions. Last week, the city council announced its plan to give out 1,600 FoodCyclers, which the Ottawa-based manufacturer, Food Cycle Science, …
Read More »Food bank usage across Canada hit all-time high, report says
The number of people using food banks across the country surged to an all-time high earlier this year, with high inflation and low social assistance rates cited as key factors in the rise, a new report from Food Banks Canada indicates. The annual report released Thursday said there were nearly …
Read More »How Dryden, Ont., is supporting people living with addictions and food insecurity
As the City of Dryden continues to respond to homelessness and overdose crises across Canada, community members and agencies are coming together to offer new programs and services for the most vulnerable in the northwestern Ontario city. Dryden is among northwestern Ontario communities that have seen a growing number of overdoses and …
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