Forecasts show that the average family of four in HRM is going to spend more than $16,000 this year on food, a $1,000 increase over last year.
The average rate of household food insecurity across HRM is 18.6 per cent as compared to an average of 15.9 per cent across Canadian provinces. - Postmedia file“It’s tough times out there,” said Leticia Smillie on the state of food insecurity in HRM these days.
Part A of the plan, which Halifax regional council endorsed last week, comes with 56 recommendations. Plan B will involve a “significant budget ask” which will be coming back to council later this year, Smillie said.“While the region has a rich history of food production and self-reliance, we also have the dubious honour of being one of the highest rates of food insecurity across Canada,” Smillie said.
The Community Fridge, located on the side of Glitter Bean Cafe on Spring Garden Road in Halifax in this file photo from 2022. - Eric Wynne Smillie said she hasn’t had a lot of success with making connection with the grocery chains, but will continue to reach out.
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