News Releases and Blog Posts

Our Response to the 2023 Federal Budget

April 6, 2023

April 3, 2023 In the recently released budget, the Government of Canada made some positive commitments to address the rising levels of poverty and food security in Canada. However...

Our Submission to the 2023 Federal Budget

March 16, 2023

The Federal government has distinguished itself through a deep commitment to providing opportunity for all Canadians by addressing systemic issues like poverty and affordability. Canada’...

What we are optimistic for in 2023

February 1, 2023

2022 was definitely a challenging year. Rising inflation and global threats to the world's food supply led to food insecurity becoming part of the mainstream discussion. Close to 6 million people, ...

Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Announce Four $15,000 Scholarships for the 2023-24 Academic Year

December 8, 2022

Scholarships will recognize the extraordinary contribution of several past Chairs of the Maple Leaf Foods' Board of Directors, including David Emerson, Wallace McCain, Purdy Crawford, and W. G...

The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security hosts third Food Security Symposium

October 20, 2022

Accelerating action on food insecurity in Canada, impacting 5.8 million people   TORONTO, Oct. 20, 2022 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security ("the Centre") h...

The Centre commits $1.3 million to the Alex Community Health Centre, Community Food Centres Canada, and Food Banks Canada

October 13, 2022

Projects focus on wrap-around services for community health centre patients, a knowledge exchange initiative, and a research project to develop a material deprivation index for Canada MISSI...

50% of Canadians who struggle with food insecurity have a disability. We must act.

September 21, 2022

The creation of the Canada Disability Benefit will provide critical income supplement to meet basic needs MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 21, 2022 /CNW/ – Maple Leaf Foods and the ...

A trip to Misipawistik Cree Nation

June 20, 2022

Centre team member Merryn Maynard spends a weekend with the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative at the first Northern Advisors gathering Shortly after the Maple Le...

Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Three New Scholarships

June 16, 2022

Three scholarships will support research into resources to support food security among perinatal women, the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among adolescents, and Indigenous...

The Centre commits over $800,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank, Carrefour Solidaire Community Food Centre, and the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative

April 28, 2022

Projects focus on testing wrap-around services for food bank users, scaling a grocery card model, and funding to advance food sovereignty in First Nations communities MISSISSAUGA, ON , Apr...