food insecurity

People with disabilities twice as likely to have food insecurity, StatCan report says

People with disabilities twice as likely to have food insecurity, StatCan report says

Aug 21, 2024 | 9:55am
A new Statistics Canada report says people with disabilities are twice as likely to live in food insecure households than those without disabilities. The report used data from the 2021 Canadian Income Survey and found 26.4 per cent of respondents with a disability experienced some level of food insecurity, compared to 12.5 per cent of […]

STF and Food Banks of Saskatchewan partner to raise money for children facing food insecurity

Jun 20, 2023 | 3:51pm

The Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation (STF) has partnered with Food Banks of Saskatchewan to focus on raising funds for children and their families that struggle with food insecurity. The “Food to Learn” campaign aims to raise $44,000, representing the 44,000 people Food Banks of Saskatchewan serves monthly. Michael Kincade, the executive director of Food Banks of […]

Regina Food Bank Considering “Food Distribution Hub”

Nov 29, 2022 | 8:52am

The Regina Food Bank is eyeing a former government liquor store location as a good spot for a downtown community food hub. The food bank’s current location near the north end of Winnipeg street is great for a warehouse, but its far removed from most of their clients.  The Regina Food Bank’s board is looking […]

Regina Food Bank, Viterra partner together with “Farmers Feeding Families” program

May 5, 2021 | 12:20pm

Viterra and the Regina Food Bank have partnered together for a new initiative aimed at providing locally grown protein to those in need. The program, called “Viterra Farmers Feeding Families” will supply red lentils to food-insecure families in the Regina area. Food Bank CEO John Bailey says the program will allow them to have better […]

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