nick saul

Work @aplaceforfood. Chancellor of @VicCollege_UofT @EmmanuelColleg2 (Victoria University in UofT). Wannabe angler.

[nick saul @njsaul]

Thanks @kateygoalie for always making space for discussing the root causes of issues -- it's much appreciated and where the conversations must go. #respect

[Right To Food @RightToFoodCA]

We know that food insecurity and poverty go hand-in-hand, so it’s not surprising that #WorldFoodDay and #EndPoverty Day follow each other.

To commemorate both days, our CEO @njsaul spoke with @CTVNews' @kateygoalie:
https://t.co/IQj8q3MCbZ

#IDEP2023

[nick saul @njsaul]

The remarkable @rootscfc! In Thunder Bay to celebrate the opening of a stunning addition to their already beautiful space. Care + thoughtfulness in evidence everywhere. @aplaceforfood is proud to work alongside this committed group of community builders. Congrats to all involved.

[nick saul @njsaul]

This is going to be fun! Can’t wait. Congratulations to all the grads and the multitudes who helped them get over the finish line. Look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday!

[nick saul @njsaul]

@AndreaPCurtis @lizkingstone Sweet! So well deserved Liz!!!

[nick saul @njsaul]

Andi’s inspiring new book — her 10th! — hits so many beautiful, hopeful notes. See you at its launch this afternoon. You’ll be energized and leave full of good ideas and questions for all those mayoralty candidates that come a knockin! #thecityisus

[Andrea Curtis @AndreaPCurtis]

Join me & @KatyDockrill @typebooks tomorrow May 7, 4-6 to celebrate the launch of #cityofneighbors pub’d by @GroundwoodBooks! If you can’t join us take a self guided @JanesWalkTO walking tour of some of the @cityoftoronto placemaking highlights from the book. Map not to scale🤪

[nick saul @njsaul]

Not for the feint of heart this bookselling thing. Big love to all the indies, particularly my absolute fave @typebooks and all the smart, thoughtful people who make it tick. ❤️

[Andrea Curtis @AndreaPCurtis]

Happy #CanadianIndependentBookstoreDay to all of us. 🎂Indie bookstores are the beating heart of so many of our communities. Long may they thrive💜🌸. @ForestHillTYPE @typebooks @ireadcanadian @picturebookseh @GroundwoodBooks

[nick saul @njsaul]

A compelling, hopeful read for all, but fingers crossed the slate of TO mayoralty candidates use a highlighter pen: @anabailaoTO @JoshMatlow @MitzieHunter @BradMBradford @Penalosa_G @iamcelinacc (https://t.co/2GctTXFFXL)

[Andrea Curtis @AndreaPCurtis]

How do we build/rebuild a city of neighbours when the bonds of community have been tested? I wrote a piece: https://t.co/KKOitZMlLw @GroundwoodBooks @KatyDockrill

[nick saul @njsaul]

.@aplaceforfood won’t be April fooled by the word “affordability.” For the people who access our centres and programs the word is pure spin, an attempt by government to sanitize reality—a reality characterized by stress, anxiety, poor health and diminished lives. Not a good prank

[nick saul @njsaul]

Nutrition month (March) is a poignant reminder of our abject failure to deliver on the right to food in Canada. While we landed a healthier food guide, MILLIONS can’t afford it. Join @aplaceforfood in our fight to create a country free of hunger and, yes, good nutrition for all!

[nick saul @njsaul]

Very sad to hear about the passing of Joe Virgona. A good friend and staunch supporter of the Community Food Centre (@aplaceforfood) movement. Sending lots of love to the Virgona/@fiestafarms family. Joe was always up to good mischief. #oneofakind #rip

[nick saul @njsaul]

@michaelgrange Brutal call

[nick saul @njsaul]

Thanks @JoshSmee @foodfirstNL for speaking out so clearly on the impossible circumstances faced by so many of our neighbours + squarely centring the conversation in the public policy realm. Whatever became of build back better? #incomematters #foodisahumanright #justicenotcharity

[Josh Smee @JoshSmee]

There's a growing national conversation happening about, as @njsaul puts it here, the "inflection point" we're at. Humbled and challenged to be playing a role in that conversation and glad for thoughtful coverage like this from @SarahSmellie (1/2)

https://t.co/si82s4f0Wp

[nick saul @njsaul]

@CharityCanada @UinvitedU @aplaceforfood @metromorning Nothing could be further from the truth @Charitycanada. Any self-respecting food banker would say the same. Only 1 in 5 food insecure Canadians ever turn to a food bank. Your response (“successfully filling the gap”) is why we need to continually challenge the charity narrative

[nick saul @njsaul]

@harleyf The Entrepreneurial State by Mariana Mazzacuto. Brilliantly makes the case that the state is the key engine for innovation.

[nick saul @njsaul]

Thanks @cbcradio
for having @aplaceforfood on to talk food (justice not charity), public policy and mobilizing for social change. I just spoke with Kitchener, Thunder Bay, London, Yellowknife, Windsor, Victoria and Kamloops. Big props to all you early risers! #foodisahumanright

[nick saul @njsaul]

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. https://t.co/8joiPCHTWv @mclaudebibeau @karinagould

[nick saul @njsaul]

The Ford government has elevated bafflegab to an art form when it suggests Ontario Works provides people with financial security. Laughable except for the havoc it’s wreaking on people’s lives. Double the rates immediately and then let’s talk. https://t.co/B4iJOuctT7

[nick saul @njsaul]

In the din of the food charity noise, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with @CBCIsmaila @metromorning about the need to frame food insecurity as a poverty issue with solutions rooted in public policy. Have a listen. #foodisahumanright @aplaceforfood https://t.co/Ba8exPZyGC

[Right To Food @RightToFoodCA]

“Food brings people and people bring ideas and ideas bring strength to our communities,” says Rebecca Sylvestre, Manager of Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows Community Food Centre

Read more about Rebecca’s work in our 2021-22 Gratitude Report: https://t.co/imDTUPvIBP