Oct 22, 2020
Why are Canadians in need still forced to rely on food banks?
Jade Guthrie
The first food bank opened its doors in Alberta in 1981 as a "temporary" measure to address food insecurity. But many still rely on them 40 years later.
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Apr 24, 2020
Access denied: Food banks should not means-test those seeking emergency support
Paul Taylor
The COVID-19 crisis has thrown into stark relief just how many of us are a paycheque away from using a food bank. But the Greater Vancouver Food Bank is throwing up barriers for those in need.
Feb 24, 2016
Food bank stats don't tell the story of food insecurity
'Food insecurity' refers to the inadequate access to food because of financial constraints -- and it's a larger problem in Canada than most realize.
Dec 16, 2015
The feasting season and a new idea for ending food waste through taxation
Alyse Kotyk
Canada tosses out millions of meals worth of food annually while many go hungry. A new proposal aims to help alleviate both food wasting and food insecurity.
Nov 19, 2015
Why do so many people need food banks when the B.C. economy is growing?
Iglika Ivanova
It seems economic growth post-recession has done little to improve the lives of B.C.'s most vulnerable residents -- those who rely on food banks to feed themselves and their families.
Aug 4, 2015
Report your part-time cashier, get a free bag of chocolate-chip cookies
Doreen Nicoll
As precarious part-time and contract positions become a way of life for Canadians more of us will experience food insecurity. This federal election is the perfect time to ask candidates their stance.
Jul 14, 2015
Does the Income Tax Act comply with human rights obligations? We'll soon know.
Megan Hooft
The federal government purports to represent democracy and support human rights. However, marginalized people are struggling to be heard and charities that support them are being victimized.
Jun 12, 2015
Student food insecurity and the future of education
Post-secondary students are one of the fastest growing groups of food bank users.
Jan 24, 2015
Book: First World Hunger Revisited
Redeye
When food banks first appeared in Canada almost 30 years ago, there was a vigorous public debate about them. Now they are a familiar institution and food poverty has gotten worse.
Dec 22, 2014
Giving to charity is not enough: How to make a difference this holiday season
Iglika Ivanova
Poverty is not a problem that can be solved by soup kitchens, food banks and Christmas toy drives any more than a leaky roof can be fixed by mopping the puddles off the floor.
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