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Egg Farmers of Ontario Commit $75,000 to help Nourish Children in Student Nutrition Programs.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
Friday, October 14th, 2022

St. Catharines, Friday, October 14th, 2022 – To celebrate World Egg Day, Egg Farmers of Ontario (EFO) will be visiting DSBN Academy in St. Catharines on Friday October 14th at 7:30 a.m. EFO will be presenting a cheque for $75,000 to Student Nutrition Ontario (SNO): the final installment of their $225,000 three-year commitment to Student Nutrition Programs across the Province. Thanks to EFO’s generous support, hungry students across Ontario will have access to nourishing meals this school year.

“As egg farmers, we understand the importance of nutritious food and its impact on student success,” said EFO Chair Scott Helps. “We recognize that support for Student Nutrition Programs is more important than ever to ensure Ontario students have the means to access healthy, high-quality food.”

Food costs are rising, and many families are struggling to keep food on the table. Each school day, around one-million children in Ontario, age 3 to 18, access nourishing food through Student Nutrition Programs (SNPs). As SNPs face rising program costs, as well as heightened need, EFO’s support has a big impact and helps keep hungry tummies fed.

“One in six households are struggling with food insecurity in Ontario.”, says Catherine Parsonage, Student Nutrition Ontario Chair. “Thousands of hungry children across Ontario rely on Student Nutrition Programs each school day. Support from great partners like Egg Farmers of Ontario helps ensure children have access to nourishing food, no matter the circumstances.”

About Egg Farmers of Ontario: Egg Farmers of Ontario is a non-profit organization that represents the over 500 egg and pullet farm families across Ontario.  It is an independent, self-governing organization funded entirely by egg and pullet farmers.

About Student Nutrition Ontario: Student Nutrition Ontario exists to nourish students across the province. We are a network of 14 not-for-profits that support over 1,000,000 students aged 3-18, who receive healthy meals at school. We support their success by offering nutritious foods; teaching healthy eating habits and building supportive communities. We believe that every child deserves equal opportunity and must begin their day nourished – a foundation for success. With the support of 39 community partners, and over 56,000 dedicated volunteers, we are addressing student hunger in Ontario.

For additional information contact:

Pam Passerino 
Communications Team Lead | Egg Farmers of Ontario
905-858-9791 ext. 258 | ppasserino@getcracking.ca

Tyler Arsenault
Manager, Regional Student Nutrition Program| Haldimand-Norfolk R.E.A.C.H.
tarsenault@hnreach.on.ca | 519-587-2441  Ext. 408

 

Groceries are too expensive — here’s who’s paying the price | Toronto Star

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Families are feeling the effects of rising food prices, in a very real way. Almost three quarters of Canadian households have had to change their shopping habits, with one quarter having to buy less food. Student Nutrition Programs provide an extremely important way to make sure children have a consistent source of nourishing food. 

To read more, click here:

https://www.thestar.com/news/morning-digest/2022/09/20/groceries-are-too-expensive-heres-whos-paying-the-price.html

One in six households in Ontario is now struggling with food insecurity. Here’s why it’s going to get worse | Toronto Star

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More people were food insecure in Ontario in 2021 than in 2020. Families are struggling to make ends meet, and children are going hungry. In schools, Student Nutrition Programs ensure all children have access to nourishing food, at no cost. 

To learn more about rising food costs, click here: 
https://www.thestar.com/business/opinion/2022/09/21/when-food-becomes-the-next-expense-you-have-to-cut.html 

Most Ontario Renters Choosing Between Food and Paying Rent: Report | Storeys

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Paying rent or cutting back on food is a choice no one should have to make, but that’s what 60% of renters across Ontario have to do. As families are under increased financial pressure, children need a stable source of nutritious food they can always rely on. Student Nutrition Programs give children access to the food they need, every day. 

For more information on increasing rental costs, visit https://storeys.com/ontario-choose-paying-rent-food-report/

Food, shelter push inflation in Canada to 6.8% in April: Statistics Canada | Global News

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The largest increase in food costs since 1981 is taking its toll on many families. According to Statistics Canada, the cost of food this past April was up 8.8% from last year, with the price of fruit and meat up 10%, and pasta up a whopping 20%. On top of this, the cost of shelter is up 7.4%. Many families are struggling to pay the bills and keep food on the table, and prices continue to rise. Making sure that children have access to a nutritious meal every school day has never been so critical. To help, visit https://studentnutritionontario.ca/get-involved/  

To read more about the rising cost of food, visit:
https://globalnews.ca/news/8844481/inflation-canada-april-2022/

Canada’s inflation rate now at 30-year high of 5.7% | CBC News

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Inflation continues to rise in Canada, bringing with it higher food prices. Over the past year the cost of food has risen 7.4% and, as prices continue to rise, it becomes increasingly important to ensure all children have access to nourishing food through Student Nutrition Programs. To help keep children nourished, please click here.

For more information, click below:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-inflation-february-1.6386536

Canada’s inflation rate rises to 5.1% — highest since 1991 | CBC News

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The cost of living in Canada is rising quickly, with the price of food up 6.5% in the last year. For many families, this means an added strain on their already tight grocery budgets. Student Nutrition Programs give us a way to make sure children can access a nourishing meal everyday, but even these programs are feeling the higher costs. To learn more and help keep kids fed, click here: https://studentnutritionontario.ca/get-involved/ 

To read more, click here:
https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-inflation-january-1.6353464

Cost to feed a family of four will hit nearly $15,000 next year as ‘perfect storm’ strikes food prices | Toronto Star

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Average Canadian family to spend nearly $1,000 more on food than they did in 2021, according to the 2022 Dalhousie University’s 2022 Food Price Report.  As food prices continue to rise, Student Nutrition Programs have never been more essential and have never faced higher costs. Help us ensure children across Ontario have access to nourishing food every school day. Click here to learn more: https://studentnutritionontario.ca/get-involved/ 

To read more, click here:
https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/12/09/cost-to-feed-a-family-of-four-will-hit-nearly-15000-next-year-as-perfect-storm-strikes-food-prices.html