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Poverty Issues Faced in Indigenous Communities Across Canada
By Saeyon Ramraj Contributing Author Poverty is a worldwide issue that affects people of all kinds. However, the unfortunate reality is...
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May 3, 20223 min read
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India Food Hunger
By Arujan Sivasothilingam Contributing Author Did you know according to the FAQ 189.2 million people are undernourished in India, which...
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Apr 26, 20223 min read
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Poverty in Canada
By Arujan Sivasothilingam Contributing Author Did you know that according to Statistics Canada, the poverty rates in Canada have been...
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Apr 19, 20223 min read
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The Effects of COVID-19 on Food
By Omar Rizk Contributing Author “Knowledge is power.” This age-old quote coined by Sir Francis Bacon is as straightforward as it is old....
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Apr 12, 20223 min read
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The effects of food insecurity on the individual and society
By Omar Rizk Contributing Author The effects that the coronavirus has had on society have been manifold and devastating. From nations to...
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Apr 5, 20223 min read
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Helping Food Banks During the Pandemic
By Katy Yang Contributing Author Since the outbreak of COVID-19, food banks have worked on the frontline to respond to the crisis and...
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Mar 29, 20223 min read
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The Heavy Price Tag on Food Security in Northern Canada
By Nabiha Naweed Contributing Author Sean Kilpatrick / THE CANADIAN PRESS Would you be willing to buy a jug of orange juice for $26? In...
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Mar 22, 20224 min read
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How Hunger Affects Children
By Katy Yang Contributing Author No child should ever have to go to school with an empty stomach or worry about how they will get their...
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Mar 15, 20224 min read
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Tackling the Poverty Crisis in Our Communities
By Nabiha Naweed Contributing Author Issues like poverty and homelessness have constantly stayed prominent in our society and elicited...
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Mar 8, 20223 min read
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Tackling Food Waste All Around You
By Michelle Wong Contributing Author Over 50% of the food wasted in single-family households in Toronto is avoidable, such as leftovers...
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Mar 1, 20224 min read
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My Enlightening Experience as a Food Bank Volunteer
By Michelle Wong Contributing Author This is the story of my experience volunteering at my local food bank that opened my eyes to the...
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Feb 22, 20222 min read
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Why Food Insecurity and Poverty Disproportionately Affects Racial Minorities in Canada
By Lara Sharma Contributing Author Race has a drastic impact on food insecurity and poverty. Racial minorities in Canada, such as Black,...
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Feb 15, 20223 min read
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The Impact of Food Insecurity and Poverty on Health
By Lara Sharma Contributing Artist Food insecurity and hunger have many drastic impacts on their victims. Consistently struggling to...
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Feb 8, 20223 min read
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Five Edible Easy-to-grow Plants to Raise in your Garden
By Jin Huang Guan Contributing Author It was a great day when I discovered that I could stuff eight mini tomatoes in my mouth, but it...
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Feb 1, 20223 min read
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Just Eat Your Greens!
By Jin Huang Guan Contributing Author Imagine your mother cutting off the crust of your peanut butter and mustard sandwich because she...
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Jan 25, 20223 min read
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Young People Can Play a Role in Stopping the Hunger Crisis
By Saeyon Ramraj Hunger has no boundaries. No matter where you live, whether you are young or old, its effects can be felt. Especially...
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Nov 9, 20214 min read
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Toronto battles with food security during pandemic
By Shruthi Rajeswaran During the pandemic, families living in Toronto experienced great losses as individuals continued to lose their...
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May 29, 20212 min read
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