food insecurity

By KORALEE NICKARZ A Greater Vancouver Food Bank policy prevents international students experiencing food insecurity during their first year in Canada from receiving free food while they adjust to an unfamiliar country and community.…

By JACOB ARON LEUNG This story was originally published on Oct. 18, 2023.  Langara College says it ended a program that provided free groceries to students because giving them gift cards offers more flexibility.  Previously,…

by Mateo Muego Langara student Naomi Damian doesn’t remember the last time they ate three meals in a day. Sometimes, it’s because of the lack of time, but more often, it’s because they don’t have enough food. They struggle to know…

By Meharwaan Manak An increasing number of Canadians are turning to home gardening to offset the price of fresh produce in the face of spiraling inflation. More than 5.8 million Canadian households experienced some level of food…