Sarah Stern

Leader of @feedopportunity. Outdoor enthusiast. Runner. Views are my own.

[The Hub @TheHubCanada]

'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.

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

Read the full letter, amplified by @globeandmail and @TheHillTimes, below.

[FoodShare @FoodShareTO]

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.

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

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

[The Herle Burly @TheHerleBurly]

🏥$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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[Elizabeth McIsaac @elizmcisaac]

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

[Right To Food @RightToFoodCA]

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.

Read about #BillC22 and what you can do to help #BudgetTheBenefit: https://t.co/www3UCt9qN

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

Should the social safety net take over food banks? How did they become long-term solutions for those in need? @spaikin asked @ssstrn (@feedopportunity), @tebrons (@DailyBreadTO), Alain Brandon (@loblawco) & Valerie Tarasuk (@nutrisci_uoft @proofcanada) https://t.co/7ZMshQVp9F

[Harrison Lowman @harrisonlowman]

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

[The Rundown @therundowntvo]

Food banks are seeing record usage, and the fastest growing group are employed people. Why is this happening? @spaikin asks @tebrons (@DailyBreadTO), @ssstrn (@feedopportunity), Valerie Tarasuk (@proofcanada), and Alain Brandon (@loblawco) at 8/11pm | Producer: @harrisonlowman

[PROOF @proofcanada]

🚨 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

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

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

[Canada 2020 @Canada2020]

Starting soon:

Join our livestream at 12PM EDT for an important conversation on “Food as Medicine” in Canada 👇

https://t.co/eR30DMdlaU

[Canada 2020 @Canada2020]

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

RSVP 👉 https://t.co/lT6Fv0Z8JZ

[Feed Opportunity @feedopportunity]

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

[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

[Canada 2020 @Canada2020]

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.

https://t.co/lT6Fv0Z8JZ

[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