NORTHERN FOOD INSECURITY
Food Banks Canada works together with northern community members, organizations and local government to address the striking levels of food security in the north
Food insecurity in the North is greater than anywhere across the country, an unimaginable rate of 57% in Nunavut vs the national average of 12.7%.
Northern communities content with a lack of employment opportunities, limited income options aside from social assistance, and sky-high food costs.
Food Banks Canada has a dedicated program officer, whose role is to build relationships with northern communities to work with them to determine solutions respectful of their unique needs and culture.
There is much work left to be done, however with our partners support we have made an impact.
Examples of our programs impact
As part of our COVID 19 response efforts, $4.5M in funding and 854 thousand lbs of protein and high value good including rice, pasta, peanut butter, dried legumes, tuna, pasta sauce and soup was directed to communities across the Yukon, North West Territories and Nunavut.
$250k in grants directed to boost sustainable capacity within northern communities
EXAMPLES OF PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS WHO MADE AN IMPACT
HELP US ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY IN THE NORTH