Merryn Maynard

Social impact and research at @feedopportunity. ‘22-23 Action Canada Fellow. Board Director at @CommShareFB. City biker. Social nibbler. Views are mine!

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

New data released by @StatCan_eng reveals that 22.9% of Canadians experienced #FoodInsecurity in 2022 — an increase of nearly 1.8 million people from the year prior: https://t.co/PTgTjd76VH

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

Thrilled to moderate a panel of very smart folks talking about poverty, food insecurity, and material deprivation in Canada. Spoiler: poverty reduction is not enough - we need a strong web of social services that support people above the poverty line too #feedopportunity2023

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

"Different people are often differently identified as being food insecure vs. poor. Both poverty and food insecurity are higher among indigenous groups and racialized groups in Canada," explained Andrew Heisz, Director, Centre for Income and Socioeconomic Well-being Statistics.

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

"Growing up, we always had a freezer full of fish and frozen meats that were caught – I thought this was normal. I didn’t know these were essential for my family”, said Tasha Monkman from the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture & Community Collaborative.

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

Today is our 4th annual Food Security Symposium! We're thrilled to bring together experts, knowledge seekers, and practitioners representing all sectors to discuss how we can collectively address the #FoodInsecurity crisis in Canada. Follow along as we share key insights today!

[Statistics Canada @StatCan_eng]

Our new study, “Food insecurity among Canadian families,” offers insight into the families most at risk of food insecurity and looks at those below and above the poverty line. https://t.co/lxqbPh2UiT

[DailyBreadFoodBank @DailyBreadTO]

“We can’t continue to rely on food charity in order to make up for policy failures at different levels of government,” Neil Hetherington, CEO of #DailyBreadTO, tells @CP24. The #WhosHungry2023 report illustrates that change is needed now to #endhunger ⬇️ https://t.co/Sk7E5ucB9y

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

1 in 10 Torontonians now needing food banks, with triple-digit increases in new users from 2022 to 2023. Thanks to @DailyBreadTO @tebrons for this important data and for the multi-level policy recommendations that go along with it. #foodinsecurity

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

Our partner @DailyBreadTO just released their Who's Hungry Report 2023 — with a strong call to action from Toronto about changes the city needs to see to combat its #FoodInsecurity crisis.

[DefinityFoundation @DefinityFdn]

Applications now open! If you are an Indigenous-led organization working to foster resilience in Inuit, Metis, and First Nations communities in Canada, then the Indigenous Peoples Resilience Fund is for you. Applications close November 17th: https://t.co/IHceHKyaxy .

[Action Canada @actioncanada]

Action Canada launched its Policy 101 series, breaking down the elements of public policy into four digestible, engaging modules.

You can access the Policy 101 series, here: https://t.co/ievhdJ4xrM

#ActionCanada #learninganddevelopment #publicpolicy

[michael kolberg @mikeykolberg]

If Toronto had ranked ballots I’d go
1. Matlow
2. Chow
3. probably Hunter

But we don’t! And so I’m gonna vote Chow. Don’t let the perfect be the enemy of the good and split the progressive vote :)

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

@am_amponsah CONGRATS!!

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

@cityofbarrie this is decision will have dire implications for people without homes. Compassionate, human-centred approaches are what’s needed. Centre people in your policy decisions.

[Andrew Boozary MD @drandrewb]

The proposed bylaw in Barrie seeks to prevent anyone from providing basic necessities like food and water or any help to people surviving homelessness. It is inhumane public policy.

Barrie City Council needs to reject this anti-health amendment and put people/housing first.

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

Super thought provoking thread and an great example why all sectors (esp. the private sector) need to be heavily involved in alleviating the housing crisis 👇🏻

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

We are consistently seeing food banks, researchers, & funders asking for the same thing: stronger policies that give people enough money in their pockets for food. With 1.1 million more food insecure people since 2021, there has never been a better time for government action.

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

Thanks to @TheAgenda for hosting a critical discussion with @proofcanada, @tebrons and Loblaws about the #FoodInsecurity crisis. We need to strengthen the social safety net so that no one needs to rely on charity to access food. Watch the segment here: https://t.co/RCzAi9Avvh

[The Herle Burly @TheHerleBurly]

🚨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.
https://t.co/6PubgKYUsz

[Ashley @ashleyokwuosa]

I wrote about my experience Renting While Black in Toronto for @TheLocal_TO's Rent Series. https://t.co/zBlCB1Ikxk

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

Loved being a part of this program and getting to add to the housing discourse. 🏠 applications for next year’s cohort due March 19th!

[Action Canada @actioncanada]

This year's Action Canada Fellows presented their reports with targeted actions on three angles of the country's housing crisis. Over 200 people joined in person and virtually to hear and discuss their policy recommendations. Read their reports here: https://t.co/qA2A412HGO

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

Congratulations @SarahJama_ ! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

In anticipation of the 2023 Federal budget release, we’re sharing our pre-budget submission with three key recommendations for the Federal government to prioritize food insecurity and access to food in 2023. Read more: https://t.co/0yBafh5gS2

[Merryn Maynard @merrynmaynard]

A great piece by Bonnie Mah @maytree_canada - housing is a human right! 🇨🇦

[Christina Palassio @mcpalassio]

How we talk about the housing crisis influences how we respond to it. @maytree_canada's Bonnie Mah shares how a rights-based frame shifts focus from value for money to value for humans. The latest installment in my #narrativechange series in @Phil_journal. #housingisaright