Province provides $6 million in emergency assistance to Quebec food banks
The $6-million emergency aid package brings the Government of Quebec’s funding in support of the Food Banks of Quebec to $11 million this year.How to eat healthy amid rising food costs? Expert says plant-based ‘all the way’
For Martin Munger, general manager of Food Banks of Quebec, told a press conference this new funding comes as an “early Christmas present.” He said the donation will allow food banks to buy more supplies and improve their facilities in order to be able to store more food. Munger said that in particular, one of the group’s projects consists in being able to cook and transform certain perishable foods into frozen meals in order to hold them in reserve longer.
According to data from Food Banks of Quebec, more than 2.2 million requests for food assistance are submitted each month in the province, which is a significant increase from last year.
Canada Latest News, Canada Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Critics question Quebec health care worker suspensions for taking toast, doughnut - Montreal | Globalnews.caThere was disbelief Dec. 2 when it was reported that a Montreal area nurse had been accused of theft and suspended for eating a slice of toast and doughnut intended for residents.
Read more »
Fire in Quebec suburb engulfs apartment building leaving woman in critical condition - Montreal | Globalnews.caOfficials say a total of 18 families had to be evacuated from the multi-dwelling building, including a father and his two young children that were trapped on their balcony.
Read more »
Alberta teacher survey finds class sizes across province are too large, impacting student learning | Globalnews.caA recent survey by the ATA finds that class sizes across province are too big and it's having a negative effect on students abilities to learn along with their mental health.
Read more »
Residents rally in Kelowna B.C. after execution of protestor in Iran | Globalnews.caOn Saturday afternoon, dozens of protesters gathered in downtown Kelowna B.C. to protest the execution of Mohsen Shekari in Iran. This is the first known execution of a prisoner arrested during recent protests against the Iranian government. It is unbelievable, according to protestors like Ray Taheri. “They were beating people and he (Shekari) stopped the...
Read more »
Edmonton students crochet hats for Ronald McDonald House - Edmonton | Globalnews.caStudents from Lillian Osborne High School delivered handmade hats for premature babies to the Ronald McDonald House.
Read more »