'It’s a big, bold goal’: Sarah Stern on working to solve the problem of food insecurity in Canada
Full episode here: https://t.co/0ccnOlFLsB
This episode was made possible by the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security (@feedopportunity) and the generosity of listeners like you.
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.
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: https://t.co/g4Swod0DmV
🏥$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: https://t.co/eZ2blYCJLH
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.
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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) https://t.co/SSHFBYHbLh
🚨 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: https://t.co/GEjCpwXA8W
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: https://t.co/PDar31SywA
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
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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: https://t.co/cJJiw013ql
🚨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.
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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.
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