Access to healthy, affordable and culturally appropriate food is a physical necessity, a human right and critical for people to fully participate in society. Every Calgarian needs an appropriate income that allows them to choose their food and achieve food security.
Lever of ChangeFood Security
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Those living in poverty face considerable challenges meeting their basic needs. Ideally, preventative measures should increase a person’s ability to meet their own needs, but we know this is not always the case, due to both short-term and long-term circumstances. Initiatives that address the cost of basic necessities such as food are essential, as without proper nutrition or access to healthy, culturally-appropriate foods, struggling Calgarians may lack the baseline of health and energy to take care of their families or move forward to face new challenges.
Each lever of change links to one or more of the 94 calls to action from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Food Security links to #19 and #20.
E4A in Action
Calgary Municipal Ward Poverty Profiles 2021
Highlighting the experiences of poverty in all 14 wards of Calgary.
Report to Community
Evaluating our collective progress towards achieving Enough for All in 2020
News & Events
- Jul 23, 2021
Calgary Ward Poverty Profiles show that poverty exists in every Ward
New interactive tool helps Calgarians understand poverty in our city
- Jul 22, 2021
New report highlights how poverty exists in each one of Calgary’s 14 wards
CityNews Calgary interviews Meaghon Reid about the Calgary Municipal Ward Poverty Profiles
- Jul 8, 2021
VCC hosts fireside chat with basic income expert Dr. Evelyn Forget
Policy and Research Specialist, Lee Stevens leads a discussion that raises questions and sparks critical thinking
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