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Household Food Insecurity:

Actions in the Community

In Â鶹ӳ»­, 1 in 4 households experience food insecurity. Household food insecurity is a serious public health issue in Â鶹ӳ»­ that negatively affects physical, mental, social wellbeing, and society as a whole.

The following resources can guide understanding of household food insecurity in the Canadian health and social context and address myths and misconceptions about the experience of household food insecurity and take effective actions to address it.

Learn

• Household Food Insecurity in Â鶹ӳ»­ (Infographic)

Videos/Podcast

• (4 min)
• (4 min)
• (27 min)

Take Action

Action Guide

• Household Food Insecurity Community Action Guide 

Guidance

•  summary of nutrition related funding available for different population groups 
•  from the Â鶹ӳ»­ Living Wage Network

More Information

Evidence Review

• Household Food Insecurity Lived Experience and Strategy Effectiveness 
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• School Meal and Snack Program Evidence Review 
  • Executive Summary
  • Full Report

Â鶹ӳ»­ Statistics

•  - A current state summary of prevalence, health impact and at risk populations in Â鶹ӳ»­.  

Related Resources

•  - An interdisciplinary research program studying effective policy approaches to reduce household food insecurity.

Healthcare Resources

• Household Food Insecurity: Action in Healthcare