By Matilda Dipieri Abstract A vision for a more sustainable, just, and health-promoting food system comes from scholars, activist organizations, and communities alike. However, creating infrastructure and implementing policy that allows for the transition to a healthy, community-minded system comes with significant challenges and opposition, including a neoliberal policy legacy. Understanding the positive health impacts… Read More
The Scholars-in-Residence Program, undertaken annually at University of Toronto’s Victoria College, is a fantastic research opportunity for undergraduate students in the social sciences. Combining the fascinating disciplines of natural sciences, mathematics and social sciences, the various projects aim to foster creativity and solutions to unique challenges the world is facing today. This article is the… Read More
By Jasleen Sohal, Research Assistant In a world where connection and support are crucial, organizations like the South Asian Cultural and Health Association for Youth and Seniors (SACHAYS) play a vital role in fostering inclusivity and well-being within communities. SACHAYS, which stands for “truth,” is dedicated to upholding the values of sincerity, commitment, and inclusivity,… Read More
November 8, 2022 – Community cooks as local heroes? Feeding City explores Scarborough’s food frontlines with 5n2’s Seema David… Read More
By Jasleen Sohal, Feeding City Research Assistant Feed Scarborough has made remarkable progress since its modest beginnings in 2020. What started as a small organization has now become an indispensable social service in Scarborough, particularly during the challenging times of the COVID-19 pandemic. With an unwavering commitment to combat food insecurity, Feed Scarborough has grown… Read More
By Jasleen Sohal, Feeding City Research Assistant The Withrow Park Farmers’ Market in Toronto has firmly established itself as a cherished community institution. Situated in the heart of the city’s East End, this market is more than just a place to shop for fresh produce and artisanal goods. It serves as a vibrant hub for… Read More
The Thunder Bay + Area Food Strategy released the 2023 Community Food System Report Card, which provides an updated snapshot of the trends, challenges, and opportunities related to Thunder Bay’s regional food system. There has been an array of pressures impacting our local food system in recent years, ranging from climate change to Covid to… Read More
A Community Centre in the Heart of Scarborough is Growing Fresh Vegetables for its Food Bank By Alexa Battler The snap peas at a Scarborough community centre have an impactful life: they’re planted in the centre’s greenhouse, grown in its garden beds, then donated to families through its food bank, often ending up in… Read More
In 2022, 6.9 million people in the ten provinces, including almost 1.8 million children, lived in a food-insecure household. This is a considerable increase from 2021 during a period of unprecedented inflation. Read the full report here. Please visit PROOF for more information on food insecurity. … Read More
Hunger Pains: Food bank Use in Toronto is Soaring. Can a U of T Scarborough Lab help? By Megan Easton University of Toronto MagazineThe first time Suman Roy used a food bank, he was curious to see what was in the bag he had been handed. “I sat down in a little courtyard nearby and… Read More