Food Security in Niagara
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What is primarily responsible for reducing food insecurity according to the information provided?

  • Volunteer programs that distribute food
  • Policies that improve financial situations (correct)
  • Increased food production
  • Community fundraising events

Which of the following statements is true regarding food insecurity?

  • Charitable food programs provide a long-term solution.
  • Food insecurity is solely a health-related issue.
  • Income solutions are significant to address food insecurity. (correct)
  • Most food insecure households rely on social assistance.

Which demographic is noted to be at risk for food insecurity despite being employed?

  • Single-parent households
  • Households receiving social assistance
  • Households earning wages and salaries (correct)
  • Retired individuals

Which of the following best describes the role of charitable programs in addressing food insecurity?

<p>They offer temporary assistance without addressing root causes. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is suggested as a solution to the problem of food insecurity?

<p>Implementing policies to improve incomes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason over 50% of individuals report visiting food banks?

<p>Struggle to pay for housing (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of households on the waiting list for social housing increased from 2019 to 2023?

<p>51% (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which group is identified as being more likely to experience food insecurity?

<p>Female lone parent families (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What initiative was implemented by BUSU to address the needs of post-secondary students experiencing food insecurity?

<p>Grocery gift cards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant issue do asylum seekers face according to the content provided?

<p>Inadequate funding (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of food security according to the 1996 World Food Summit?

<p>When all people have access to sufficient and safe food at all times. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of food insecurity indicates that households have reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns?

<p>Severely Food Insecure (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which statement about food insecurity and budgeting is accurate?

<p>Food insecure households prioritize spending on basic needs over other expenses. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following myths about food insecurity is addressed in the content?

<p>Food insecure individuals do not work. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which municipality experienced the highest percentage increase in food bank use from 2022 to 2023?

<p>Niagara Falls (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What defines a marginally food insecure household?

<p>Households indicating worry about running out of food occasionally. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of minimum wage workers are over 25 years old in 2024?

<p>50% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does food insecurity affect spending patterns compared to food secure households?

<p>Food insecure households spend significantly less on everything compared to food secure households. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the increase in food bank use at Community Care St Catharines/Thorold from 2022 to 2023?

<p>47,829 visits (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A household classified as moderately food insecure is characterized by which situation?

<p>Compromised quality or quantity of food consumed. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What portion of food bank users are social assistance recipients?

<p>Almost two out of three (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which fact counters the myth about the skill levels of food insecure households?

<p>Cooking skills do not differ between food insecure and food secure adults. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the total increase in food bank usage in Welland from 2022 to 2023?

<p>1,579 people (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the increase in food bank use observed in NOTL (Niagara-on-the-Lake) from 2021 to 2023?

<p>118% (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization had a 35% increase in food bank usage from 2022 to 2023?

<p>Salvation Army (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In terms of food insecurity, what percentage of food bank visitors are renters or tenants in social housing?

<p>86% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a principle associated with Indigenous food sovereignty?

<p>Community control over food sources (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following recommendations is NOT part of food security initiatives?

<p>Restricting access to community gardens (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the principle of 'self-determination' in Indigenous food sovereignty emphasize?

<p>Meeting community needs with healthy food options (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which organization is associated with food sovereignty efforts in Indigenous communities?

<p>Indigenous Food Systems Network (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What aspect of food systems does the Niagara Food Security Network focus on?

<p>Building community resilience through local food initiatives (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Food Insecurity

The lack of consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life.

Public Policy

Actions taken by the government to address societal issues, often through laws, regulations, and programs.

Public Policy Changes

Public policy is constantly evolving to address changing needs and challenges.

Policy Brief

A concise document summarizing a specific policy issue, outlining the problem, existing solutions, potential solutions, and recommendations.

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Food Insecurity Solutions

Providing food isn't the solution to food insecurity, it's improving people's financial situation.

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Marginally Food Insecure

A household that experiences occasional worries about running out of food or having limited food choices due to financial constraints.

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Moderately Food Insecure

A household that experiences frequent compromises in the quality or quantity of food consumed due to lack of resources.

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Severely Food Insecure

A household facing severe restrictions in food intake and frequent disruptions in eating patterns due to extreme poverty.

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Food Skills

A household where adults are responsible for planning meals, budgeting, and preparing food.

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Food Affordability

Spending less on food than necessary to maintain a healthy diet due to limited income.

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Nutritious Food Basket Survey

A tool used to determine the cost of a nutritious basket of food in a specific region.

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Niagara Food Security Network

A network of organizations and individuals working to address food insecurity and improve access to healthy food in the Niagara region.

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Community-Based Initiatives in Food Security

A series of practices and initiatives taken by communities to ensure access to safe and nutritious food for everyone within the community.

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Indigenous Food Sovereignty

The right of Indigenous communities to control their food systems, which includes harvesting, processing, and distributing their traditional foods.

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Recommendations for Food Security

Recommendations for actions that could be taken at the federal, provincial, and municipal levels to improve food security.

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Housing Cost and Food Banks

The rising cost of housing, like rent increases, is pushing more people towards food banks.

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Social Housing Waitlist

The increasing number on the waiting list for social housing (from 7,004 to 10,521 households from 2019 to 2023) indicates a growing need for affordable housing.

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Food Insecurity and Children

Children, especially those in female lone-parent families, are disproportionately affected by food insecurity.

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Student Food Insecurity

Students are facing food insecurity, with programs like BUSU's 'Food First' providing assistance through grocery gift cards, breakfasts, and pay-what-you-can pop-up markets.

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Food Insecurity for Asylum Seekers

Asylum seekers arriving in Niagara face food insecurity due to inadequate funding and the large influx of newcomers since 2022, creating a strain on food bank resources.

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What is food insecurity?

The state of not having consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active, healthy life.

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What's the trend in Niagara?

The increasing number of people experiencing food insecurity in Niagara.

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What's a major reason for food insecurity in Niagara?

A significant portion of food bank users are individuals with low wages.

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Who are today's minimum wage workers?

Many minimum wage workers are older than students, often with post-secondary education.

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What's another major factor affecting food insecurity?

A lack of sufficient social benefits, such as ODSP and OW, contributes to food insecurity.

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Where do most food bank users live?

A large majority of food bank visitors are renters or tenants in social housing.

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How does the trend in food bank use impact operating hours?

The need to adapt food bank operating hours to accommodate the schedules of working individuals.

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What does increased food bank use indicate?

The increased reliance on food banks is a sign that existing income and social safety nets are not sufficient.

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Study Notes

Food Security in Niagara

  • The presentation discusses food security in Niagara, Canada, specifically focusing on the current state and possible solutions.
  • The study covers the period November 28, 2024.
  • Definitions of food insecurity are presented from Health Canada (2020) and the 1996 World Food Summit.
  • A policy brief will be part of the study.

Definitions of Food Insecurity

  • Food security: Exists when all people, at all times, have physical and economic access to sufficient, safe and nutritious food to meet their dietary needs and food preferences for an active and healthy life (FAO 1996).
  • Food insecurity: The inability to afford adequate food to meet a household's basic needs.
  • Marginally food insecure: Households experiencing worry about running out of food or having limited food selection due to a lack of money.
  • Moderately food insecure: Households facing compromise in the quality or quantity of food consumed.
  • Severely food insecure: Households with reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns.

Food Affordability in Niagara

  • A survey was conducted to understand food affordability issues. This included a myth vs. fact presentation.

  • Myth: Households are food insecure because they lack the skills to meal-plan, budget, cook, or spend their budget efficiently.

  • Fact: Food insecure households prioritize basic needs over other expenses.

  • Myth: People who are food insecure do not work.

  • Fact: A substantial number of food insecure households in Canada are employed but struggle to afford adequate food.

  • Myth: Food insecurity is a problem solved by food.

  • Fact: Food insecurity is an income problem that requires income solutions, policies, and interventions to improve the financial situation of individuals and families.

Food Insecurity: Factors

  • Wages: Lower wages and minimum wage positions, are some factors associated with a higher risk of food insecurity. Also, an increasing number of minimum wage workers are above the age of 25 and have post-secondary degrees.
  • Income: Inadequate social benefits and a rising number of people relying on social assistance (ODSP and OW) contributes to food insecurity. Community Care St. Catharines/Thorold data from 2023 shows a 50% rise in the need for ODSP and OW.
  • Housing: Rent increases are a concern, and one-third of people are employed and rely on rental assistance. Rent is causing greater strain on families and is also leading to food insecurity.

Food Insecurity: Vulnerable Groups

  • Children: A substantial percentage of individuals seeking assistance are children, suggesting significant issues. Statistics show that over 40% of people utilizing Feed Niagara's food banks are children, and a significant portion of Project Share's clients are under 19.
  • Students: Post-secondary students experienced food insecurity, as evidenced by increased grocery gift cards.
  • Asylum seekers and newcomers: Asylum seekers and newcomers face food insecurity issues due to lack of adequate funding; many report that basic needs are the reason for their visits to community food programs.

Community Based Initiatives

  • Niagara Food Security Network: Exists to address the growing problem of food insecurity.
  • Food System Framework: A framework was highlighted on slide 19, depicting the various stages of a food system from production (growing, harvesting) to access.

Recommendations

  • Federal, Provincial, and Municipal: Recommendations for improving food security across different levels of government.

Indigenous Food Sovereignty

  • Principles guiding the Indigenous food sovereignty movement:
    • Sacred or divine sovereignty
    • Participatory
    • Self-determination
    • Policy

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This quiz explores the current state of food security in Niagara, Canada, and discusses potential solutions based on recent studies and definitions. It examines concepts from Health Canada and the FAO, providing clarity on various levels of food insecurity. Learn about the implications and policy recommendations regarding food access and nutritional needs.

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