Hunger is unacceptable in a country as rich as Canada
Posted by editor on May 9, 2012 · 4 Comments
Dear Editor,
In a country as affluent as Canada, hunger is unacceptable. Yet, close to 900,000 Canadians will visit a food bank for assistance this month alone. Of those, 38% are children or youth. Hunger is often a hidden issue, and we are working to change that fact with Hunger Awareness Week, which we’ve expanded from previous years’ Hunger Awareness Day. One day is simply no longer sufficient to call Canada to action on this pressing issue.
Here in Revelstoke 204 adults and 74 children turned to Community Connections Food Bank for assistance in the month of March alone!
But we can change this statistic.
During Hunger Awareness Week, May 7-11, we encourage Canadians to Give it Up for Hunger, to become more conscious of hunger and what it feels like to go without food. The goal is to have individuals Give It Up by putting food out of your reach and challenging yourself to give up your lunches or a food staple for the week.
By learning about hunger and experiencing it personally, we can all change the way we think about hunger and activate the changes needed to reduce it.
Give it up; let your friends know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it and ask them to do the same.
Give a shout; encourage your friends to donate to the food bank, share our statistics and “like the Food Banks Canada page and Community Connections page”
Give it out; donate food, funds or your time to Community Connections Food Bank.
We encourage everyone to take part, you won’t regret it!
Sincerely,
Patti Larson
Program Manager
Community Connections Food Bank
what stops ski bums on ei from taking advantage of the food bank service
maybee you should have to prove that your in need so that the food is going to the ones that need it.
In point of fact, you DO have to prove you are a local resident. Transients and tourists (skiers) are not allowed to access the Food Bank.
David
the fact is transients have been taking advantage of the service and i have seen it first hand. also being a resident of revelstoke has nothing to do with being in need of this service. I want to know when i donate food i’m helping somone that needs it not somone who is trying to save money. there are many public services that require you to apply; empolyment insurance, public houseing, finacial assistance and many others. I am a resident and there is nothing to stop me from going to the food bank weather i need it or not.
Steve, I don’t recall having any discussion with you in regards to use of the food bank and how our processes work.
Why don’t you contact me directly at 250-837-2920 ext. 28 and I would be pleased to meet with you and discuss any of your concerns in person. Look forward to talking to you soon!
Patti Larson
Outreach Services Manager