How are people and organizations fighting food insecurity? Join the conversion with Thread with Nam Kiwanuka in this full episode.
As food banks across Ontario and Canada face unprecedented demand, food insecurity is growing, particularly among low-income families and those on a fixed income. More and more must make the agonising choice between paying rent or putting good food on the table as the severity of this hunger crisis grows. Food security is a critical issue in the face of skyrocketing food prices and economic instability. For many, budgeting and food prep isn’t enough, food banks and food pantries now play a vital role in meeting basic needs. As the cost of living crisis continues, inflation and supply chain issues mean food prices are leaving some hungry. However, communities are coming up with innovative solutions to feed Ontario, from vertical farming to pay-what-you-can-afford grocery stores.
00:00 Introduction
00:31 Cost of living and rising food prices
01:34 Carol: Living on a fixed income
02:40 Food inflation: Saving money and living with less
03:17 First time using a food bank
04:32 Visiting Cambridge Food Bank
05:11 Dianne: How food insecurity has changed the food bank?
06:13 Explosion of children and youths using the food bank
08:31 What the government needs to know about food security
09:10 Carol: Why is it hard to ask for help?
10:24 Chef Jagger Gordon: Feed It Forward
14:15 Grocery store giants: Loblaw, Metro, Sobeys
14:41 Emily Johnson: Loblaws Is out of control
16:12 Emily: Why boycott Loblaw?
17:15 Personal finance: Budgeting
17:30 Emily: Meeting Loblaw CEO and talking about food security
18:02 Emily and the food industry: What needs to change?
19:31 Green Technology: Vertical Farming with GoodLeaf Farms
19:53 CEO Barry Murchie: What is vertical farming?
20:29 Why is vertical farming important to Canada?
21:14 Tour of GoodLeaf Farms
23:01 How it works: The grow room
24:04 Future of vertical farming in Canada
25:15 Closing: Affordable living
Join the conversation on Food Insecurity in Ontario with TVO's The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka.
Follow on Instagram:
[ Ссылка ]
Subscribe on YouTube:
[ Ссылка ]
Watch episodes on TVO Today:
[ Ссылка ]
Subscribe to TVO Media Education Group newsletters:
[ Ссылка ]
Get the TVO Today app:
App Store: [ Ссылка ]
Google Play [ Ссылка ]
Discover more ways to access TVO Today:
[ Ссылка ]
About The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka:
The Thread isn’t a show, it’s a conversation. TVO Today’s The Thread with Nam Kiwanuka explores the links between local issues, personal experiences, and the community groups making a difference right now. We’re here to help you navigate the big challenges of daily life in Ontario, from housing and mental health to hunger and screen addiction. While we focus on Ontario voices, the topics covered resonate far beyond our borders.
Did you know TVO is a social impact charity? Your donations directly support our journalism, programming, and learning experiences. It’s quick and easy to donate. Visit [ Ссылка ] to learn more.
Learn more at [ Ссылка ].
#CostOfLiving #FoodSecurity #TheThread
