The Problem—Food Insecurity
- 10% of Albertans are going hungry
- 370,000+ Albertans go without adequate food and nutrition every year
- Consequences of hunger: poor mental and physical health, impaired functioning and decreased success at school.
- Long-term hunger is associated with unemployment, homeless ness and crime.
High Cost of Food
High Cost of Food
Calgary - Single mom, 2 kids: $748/month
Consequences of hunger: poor mental and physical health, impaired functioning and decreased success at school.
Those on social assistance/AISH cannot afford nutritious food on a regular basis.
Current Response to Hunger is Inadequate
Emergency food programs are only a band-aid solution
Emergency food programs are only a band-aid solution. They do not sustain those in need year-round.
Main source of emergency hampers in our community is in a remote location.
Emergency food hampers may not meet all of the personal nutritional needs of the client.
Agencies and community groups buying food separately and retail could save millions of dollars annually.
A Comprehensive and Sustainable Solution: Food ‘n’ More
Centralized purchasing and warehousing
Bulk food: Centralized purchasing and warehousing.
Accessible: community-wide distribution and delivery.
Linking arms with variety of social and health services.
Cost-savings - at least 20 - 30% on all food items.
Coalition of Community
Community-wide distribution to families and individuals.
25+ agencies and community groups serving children, families, seniors, new Canadians, youth, aboriginal people, mentally ill, homeless and disabled.
Consultation and support from all levels of government.
Involvement of food industry - producers, wholesalers and industry associations.
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