Student Nutrition Ontario
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.
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/business/canada-inflation-february-1.6386536
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
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
According to the Bank of Canada, the inflation causing the dramatic rise in food prices will continue for months. Already, the cost of some products has gone up by 20-25%, and it’s no surprise to anyone that many families are struggling to put food on the table. Invest in our children now by supporting school-based nutrition programs.
To learn more about inflation and the rising cost of food, click here:
https://www.ctvnews.ca/business/canadian-grocery-shoppers-warned-to-expect-several-months-of-rockiness-as-food-prices-rise-1.5655778
Next month the wholesale price of milk will increase by 8.4%; and butter will increase by 12.4% in February. This will have a serious impact on Student Nutrition Programs, as meals served always include dairy foods and alternatives. When you add these increases to the already high cost of food, providing meals for children is becoming harder each day. To help feed children, click here: https://studentnutritionontario.ca/get-involved/
For more information on increasing dairy costs, click below:
In Canada, consumer prices have been increasing, making it more and more difficult for families to make ends meet. In September, Statistics Canada released its latest Consumer Price Index (CPI), showing the fastest year over year increase since 2003. The price of food is one of the main components of the CPI that continues to increase, with no sign of stopping. As food prices rise, making sure hungry children have access to Student Nutrition Programs is crucial.
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“Prices are way up, and don’t expect meaningful relief soon” | Toronto Star
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/editorials/2021/10/20/prices-are-way-up-and-dont-expect-meaningful-relief-soon.html
“Consumer Price Index, September 2021” | Statistics Canada
https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/daily-quotidien/211020/dq211020a-eng.htm
While food insecurity was already a concern before COVID-19, since the pandemic these concerns have worsened, and many families are struggling. A study conducted by the University of British Columbia and the Canadian Mental Health Association has found that people worried about food supply are nearly twice as likely to experience worsened mental health compared to those that don’t have food supply concerns.* Given the crucial link between food security and mental health, ensuring that children always have access to nourishing food is imperative. Student Nutrition Programs play an important role in providing children with access to food, everyday, in their classrooms.
*To learn more about the study, click here: https://news.ubc.ca/2021/09/23/food-insecurity-worries-worse-mental-health-covid19-pandemic/
According to a report from Dalhousie’s Agri-Food Analytics Lab, and Caddle, food costs are rising. In particular, the cost of many staples such as meat and dairy have increased. Now more than ever, it is critical that food insecure children have access to Student Nutrition Programs.
To read more about the report, click here:
https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/09/29/rising-food-prices-see-canadians-put-less-meat-in-their-grocery-baskets.html
