I wrote this next think piece with and for Food Banks Canada to highlight the urgent link between food insecurity and mental health. Let’s advocate for change and support those in need. #CompassionConnects #CanadianMentalHealthWeek
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I wrote this next think piece with and for Food Banks Canada to highlight the urgent link between food insecurity and mental health. Let’s advocate for change and support those in need. #CompassionConnects #CanadianMentalHealthWeek
Volunteers make food banks hum – a round of applause for our stand-up community friends.
Never-ending surges in food prices are impacting households and individuals in multiple ways. More and more, people are leaving food behind simply because they can’t afford items (including dairy, protein, fresh fruits and vegetables). As well, worry is stacking about the long-term health impacts of compromising nutrition because of cost.
Evidently, as the need for food banks grows across Canada, and the diversity of visitors increased, the work of building welcoming and accessible spaces is more critical than ever.
It’s been nearly 45 years since the first food bank opened in Canada – the mission was simple, and the timeline was short: eliminate short-term food insecurity and help people get over the difficult economic hump at the time. Fast forward to now, the country remains in a food security crisis.
You might already have a copy of my digital cookbook (and I hope you’ve been enjoying it), but Canadians are still going hungry. Let’s help someone eat today. Since 2020 I’ve been inspired to know that compassion and kindness truly does exist in our world.