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Feed Ontario unites food banks, industry partners, & local communities in our work to end hunger & poverty #FeedON #FeedPossibility #FeedChange
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Our province needs to take action. The Hunger Report 2024 is here, and it outlines why the unravelling of our social supports has led to over 1 million people turning to a food bank. Read the report to learn more about what’s driving the need in Ontario:
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Ontario needs a strong social safety net. Improving OW is just one solution that we have at our fingertips to address the root causes of poverty. This election, all parties need to commit to investing in policies that prioritize people. Learn more:
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If you lost your job tomorrow, would you land on your feet? In a crisis we hope that our government can provide a safety net to catch us. But after years of neglect our social support system is broken. Join us to call on candidates to protect Ontarians:
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With over 1 million Ontarians accessing a food bank last year, food insecurity is an ongoing emergency in our province. This crisis is a result of decades of underinvestment in affordable housing and our social assistance programs, as well as a lack of quality jobs. More and more cities in Ontario have begun declaring food insecurity as an emergency, and we are proud of the work that Feed Ontario members @FoodBanksMissi, @FoodBankKtown, @DailyBreadTO, and @OttawaFoodBank have done in working with their cities and advocating for policy change to address the root causes of poverty and food insecurity. Addressing poverty takes bold action. Find out more about each of these members’ important work with their cities here:
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Things in Ontario have already gone from bad to worse, and now it could get even harder. This election, tell the parties to commit to policies that prioritize people. Learn about building an Ontario where everyone can stay on their feet during a crisis:
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When housing costs take up your entire income, there’s nothing left to budget. Many of our neighbours are struggling to get by, and unaffordable housing contributes to this. 76% of food bank visitors are renters, and @CMHC_ca found London was the only city in Ontario to have any housing affordable to low-income renters.
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Times are hard for people in Ontario right now amid growing economic pressures. The initiative encourages those who can to direct their rebates to a charitable organization of their choice. By pooling resources towards organizations actively working to make a difference, we can collectively support those who are being impacted by poverty and escalating costs of living in the province. The organization highlights that individually we’ll have $200, but together we have $3 billion to support the public good, and many people are choosing to direct their donations to help address food insecurity in their communities.
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Last month, our panel, A Fireside Chat: Myths and Misconceptions on Food Bank Use, was a powerful conversation that answered pressing audience-submitted questions, and addressed how we can work toward ending the food security crisis. Watch the full video:
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It's difficult, if not impossible, to budget one’s way out of a cost-of-living crisis. Looking at the data, it's clear that food bank use is not being driven by any one person's choices, but by wider-scale systemic factors like a lack of quality jobs and unaffordable housing.
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There is no single story of hunger. More and more people across the province need to turn to food banks to get by. Listen to June Muir, CEO of @UHC_ discuss how widely the economic pressures in the province are being felt.
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Congratulations to @RHFoodBank on the completion of this fantastic project! We're proud to support our members' capacity-building projects through our Feeding Possibility! grant program to work to strengthen the provincial food bank network.
Our @RHFoodBank is so grateful for @FeedOntario's “Feeding Fundamentals” grant for new computers at our registration windows & new produce tables in our storefront. We can register clients faster & pack food bins & produce more safely & efficiently. Thx, Feed Ontario!
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With 1 in 2 food bank visitors citing OW or ODSP as their main income source, it's clear the Province needs to act now to ensure everyone has access to enough income to afford basic necessities. Find out more here:
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By dispelling myths about food bank use in Ontario, we can take the first steps to removing barriers to change and start making meaningful progress towards action. Read the full story here:
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“The Province needs a much bolder vision and action plan on housing if we ever want to get out of this crisis.” Listen to our CEO Carolyn Stewart speak at the @FairRent_On webinar to learn more about how food insecurity and housing costs are connected:
🎞️Watch the latest Fair Rent Ontario Vignette - @feedontario 's CEO Carolyn Stewart shares why Rent Control is a Food Security Issue 🍽️ 📅 Last year, over 1 million Ontarians relied on food banks, visiting 7.6 million times—the highest on record. Feed Ontario knows the root cause: 🚀Skyrocketing Rents. 🍝 Key Food Security Impacts: 🟣 3 out of 4 food bank users are market renters 🔶 Majority of food bank visitors have less than $100 left after paying rent each month. 🟣 22% of food bank visitors have rent costs that exceed their monthly income 💬 Key Takeaway: "Until we deal with the housing crisis, we are going to continue to see record-breaking numbers of people accessing food banks just to get by. We believe the province needs a much bolder vision if we ever want to get out of this crisis." 👉 Let’s take that advice! Join @feedontario in sharing with the province that bold vision of a future where all renters enjoy stable homes and secure futures! 🔗 Tell the province you support full rent control today: #DemandFairRent
#RentControlisFoodSecurity
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To learn more about who is accessing food banks and why, watch our recent panel discussion A Fireside Chat: Myths and Misconceptions on Food Bank Use in Ontario here:
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Hunger can affect those closest to us: our neighbours, coworkers, or friends. We’re working hard to support our network by providing them with fresh food, so they can help the people in their community. Last month, Feed Ontario distributed 333,380 pounds of food to our network.
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Applications will be accepted until January 31st, 2025. Learn more about the role and how to apply here:
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