News Releases and Blog Posts
The Centre's response to the 2024 Federal Budget
The Centre is pleased to see some of our recommendations in the 2024 Federal Budget, including funding to support the establishment of a National School Food Program, but more is required to addres...
Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security commend the Government of Canada's investment in a National School Food Program
MISSISSAUGA, ON , April 1, 2024 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security commend the Government of Canada on their announcement today to invest ...
Our 2024 Pre-Budget Submission to the Federal Government
February 9, 2024 Hon. Chrystia Freeland Minister of Finance Department of Finance Canada 90 Elgin Street Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0A6 Delivered via email to Budget2024@fin.gc.ca ...
Provincial Government Partners with Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security to Improve Food Access for Families
Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Education ; Health and Community Services December 11, 2023 The Provincial Government and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security...
Setting a target to reduce food insecurity — Reflections on the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security’s fourth annual Food Security Symposium
Inspiring hope and accelerating change to address the food insecurity crisis. November 23, 2023 By Sarah Stern, Executive Director, Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security On N...
Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Hosts Annual Food Security Symposium
Call to Action for all Governments in Canada to Set a Target to Reduce Food Insecurity by 50% by 2030 MISSISSAUGA, ON, Nov. 17, 2023 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre fo...
2023 public opinion research shows that Canadians prioritize government action on food insecurity
Public opinion and beliefs of food insecurity have the power to shape societal responses to it. Capturing and tracking public opinion allows us to understand what’s on the minds of the average Ca...
Maple Leaf Foods and the Centre Support Expansion of Healthy School Meals in Ontario with $250,000 Donation
MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 10, 2023 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc (TSX: MFI ) and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security is contributing $250,000 to the Healthy Students ...
Nourish Calls on Health Sector to Address Food Insecurity in Canada
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saskatoon (September 20, 2023) The national Nourish Food for Health Symposium kicks off today in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan with a central theme around the hidd...
A Food Prescription Convening with Dr. David Nabarro
Food insecurity is a public health problem. It has been linked to a raft of health problems including heart disease , chronic pain , infectious disease , depression and anxiety disor...