Community Food Centres Canada

Do you know what food insecurity is like in your community? Find out at foodsecuritynow.ca. Simply enter your postal code to get stats from your riding. Poverty is at the root of food insecurity, so this data will help you (and your MP) understand how progressive income and social policies can help nearly 9 million people access good food. Get poverty and food insecurity stats for your community! Visit foodsecuritynow.ca

🎒 And just like that it’s the first day of school! We wish learners of all ages a happy and healthy school year ahead 🔖 Save this recipe as inspiration for your next after-school and after-work snack The recipe was adapted from Recipes for Student Nutrition Programs 2017 by Registered Dietitians in Public Health.  #BackToSchool

It’s #LabourDay and though we’ve come a long way thanks to labour movements in Canada and across the world, we know there’s more work to be done. Despite being employed, many people ages 18 to 64 (commonly referred to as “working-age people”) are unable to afford basic necessities like food and safe housing. That’s unacceptable. In Sounding the Alarm, we share the experiences of working-age single adults to put a human face on the staggering levels of poverty and food insecurity they're experiencing. Visit our website to read the report and learn what our federal government can do to support low-wage workers: https://lnkd.in/gpZvaYsd

Apply soon! We’re looking for a Senior Specialist, Mind Your Food to join our Programs team. Mind Your Food is our program aimed at supporting the protective factors for mental health in youth through cooking, nutrition, culture and community. Learn more and apply by Friday, September 6: https://lnkd.in/gpUcejff

Food can be delicious and also be a work of art! Just check out the beautiful garden focaccia creations from the Harmony CFC Mind Your Food Alumni group. The alumni group is made up of – you guessed it – past participants of the regular Mind Your Food program. They loved it so much, they’ve come back to mentor new MYFers, share their creative ideas, and make some gorgeous dishes together. Head over to their Instagram to see the full lineup of before and after photos of their delightful creations: https://lnkd.in/gzwQXjSq

Have you heard about Carrefour solidaire Centre communautaire d'alimentation’s alternative grocery store? CBC stopped by to showcase 3 Paniers! 3 Paniers offers everyone who shops there three different prices for groceries:  🍊 Solidarity price - the lowest cost for people on a tight budget 🍊 Suggested price - a standard cost where the revenue goes to operating costs 🍊 Pay-it-forward price - pay a little more to subsidize the solidarity price  How cool is that? Check out the short video from CBC to get an up-close look at this innovative market : https://lnkd.in/gRbtfHRH

Canada’s food insecurity crisis continues to escalate. Food insecurity now affects nearly 1 in 4 people in Canada. That’s 8.7 million people who can’t regularly afford to put food on the table.  A national crisis requires national solutions. We're calling on the federal government to put in place five policies that would drastically reduce food insecurity and ensure the right to food for all. Learn more about our policy solutions on our website: https://lnkd.in/gcb3YxXF

#DYK almost half of surveyed community members felt more confident speaking up about social and political issues? Advocacy is infused in all aspects of programming at Community Food Centres. Notable programs include Community Action Training, social justice clubs, and regional advocacy networks. Read our blog to learn more about the impact that Community Food Centres have on people's lives: https://lnkd.in/gr9TMWV5

Canada must do better. It’s hard to imagine in a wealthy country like Canada, but nearly one in four people experience food insecurity. Our partnerships with more than 350 community food organizations give us significant insight into the stress experienced by our nearly 9 million neighbours who can’t afford adequate, nourishing food. In 2025, we need a budget that squarely tackles inadequate incomes so everyone can meet their basic needs. To read our full recommendations to the federal government, visit our website:https://lnkd.in/gihjszyb

⏬📆 RESCHEDULED ❗ NEW DATE: WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 28 🪴 Join the Indigenous Network’s final Groundwork for Change discussion! We will hear about the Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge's Indigenous Healing Garden. Established in 2022, the garden promotes Reconciliation and inspires people to reconnect with the land. We will also learn about their efforts to grow plants traditionally used by the Blackfoot people for food, medicine, and ceremonies. NEW DATE❗Wednesday, August 28 | Interfaith Food Bank Society of Lethbridge | 12 pm EDT / 9 am PDT / 10 am MDT / 11 am CDT / 1 pm ADT / 1:30 pm NDT. For more details and to sign up: