Student Nutrition Ontario
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
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.
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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/
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/
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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/
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