The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security

The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security (“the Centre”) is a registered charity committed to working collaboratively to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030. The Centre advocates for critical public policies and invests in knowledge building and programs that advance the capacity of people and communities to achieve sustainable food security. The Centre was created in 2016 and is governed by a board of directors, including four independent experts. 



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Jun 20, 2023, 07:30 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Four Scholarships

Scholarships support research that advances our understanding of interventions to alleviate food insecurity in Canada. MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 20, 2023 /CNW/ - (TSX: MFI) Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple ...

Oct 13, 2022, 07:30 ET The Centre commits $1.3 million to the Alex Community Health Centre, Community Food Centres Canada, and Food Banks Canada

Projects focus on wrap-around services for community health centre patients, a knowledge exchange initiative, and a research project to develop a material deprivation index for Canada MISSISSAUGA,...

Jun 16, 2022, 07:30 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards Three New Scholarships

Three scholarships will support research into resources to support food security among perinatal women, the relationship between food insecurity and mental health among adolescents, and Indigenous...

Apr 28, 2022, 07:30 ET The Centre commits over $800,000 to the Ottawa Food Bank, Carrefour Solidaire Community Food Centre, and the Northern Manitoba Food, Culture, and Community Collaborative

Projects focus on testing wrap-around services for food bank users, scaling a grocery card model, and funding to advance food sovereignty in First Nations communities MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 28, 2022...

Apr 21, 2022, 07:28 ET Maple Leaf Foods and Michael H. McCain Commit $12.5 Million to Reduce Food Insecurity in Canada

Advances the work of the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security to work collaboratively to reduce food insecurity by 50% by 2030 MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 21, 2022 /CNW/ - There are over 5.8...

Feb 28, 2022, 07:30 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Commits $600,000 to Prosper Canada

New Benefits wayfinder will enable 100,000 more low-income Canadians to access government benefits, boost their incomes and reduce food insecurity MISSISSAUGA, ON, Feb. 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Maple...

Oct 06, 2021, 07:30 ET Canadians Want Action on Food Insecurity

Campaign highlights the impossible choices people face to feed their families MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 6, 2021 /CNW/ - In the lead-up to World Food Day on October 16th, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action...

Sep 09, 2021, 07:30 ET New research released by the Ottawa Food Bank shows impact of novel food bank strategies on food security outcomes

This research suggests that better outcomes can be achieved for participants when food banks are integrated with community resource centres and when choice is provided. MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 9, 2021 ...

Jun 23, 2021, 07:30 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Awards 2021/22 Scholarships in Food Insecurity

Three scholarships will support research related to the development of a national school food program, food security policy, and postsecondary student food insecurity MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 23, 2021...

Jun 09, 2021, 07:30 ET Nadia Theodore Joins Board of Directors of the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security

MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 9, 2021 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("The Centre") is honoured to announce the appointment of Nadia Theodore to the Centre's Board of Directors....

May 18, 2021, 11:04 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Partners with Nourish

Engaging community-based health care sector to increase food security MISSISSAUGA, ON, May 18, 2021 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("The Centre") today announced that it is ...

Sep 28, 2020, 10:32 ET Dr. Joseph LeBlanc Joins Board of Directors of the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security

MISSISSAUGA, ON, Sept. 28, 2020 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("The Centre") is honoured to announce the appointment of Dr. Joseph LeBlanc to the Centre's Board of...

Jun 08, 2020, 07:00 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Awards Three Scholarships in Food Insecurity

Three scholarships will support research into urban food insecurity, an assessment of northern growing systems, and the impact of B.C. farm markets on advancing food security MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 8, ...

Apr 14, 2020, 07:30 ET Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Launch $2 million Campaign to Support Pandemic Emergency Food Relief

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 14, 2020 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods ("Maple Leaf") and the Centre for Action on Food Security ("The Centre") launched a $2 million campaign to support emergency food relief...

Apr 03, 2020, 19:55 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Commends Swift and Generous Government Action to Support Emergency Food Relief

MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 3, 2020 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security commended the Prime Minister's announcement today of $100 million to support emergency food organizations to...

Mar 23, 2020, 11:41 ET Maple Leaf Foods expands efforts to support front line workers, communities and health care providers during COVID-19 pandemic

MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 23, 2020 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods Inc. (TSX: MFI) today announced that it is taking immediate action to further support its front line staff, emergency food relief and health...

Oct 02, 2019, 10:09 ET Crisis of Food Insecurity in Canada is '#unCanadian'

Over 4 million Canadians lack reliable access to healthy food MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 2, 2019 /CNW/ - Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") today...

Jun 18, 2019, 09:18 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Applauds Food Policy for Canada

Leadership and collaboration across all levels of government and political parties critical to achieve food security for all Canadians MISSISSAUGA, ON, June 18, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for ...

Apr 26, 2019, 17:16 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Hosts Food Security Symposium

Advancing collaborative action on the issue of hunger that affects 4 million Canadians TORONTO, April 26, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the Centre") hosted its...

Apr 26, 2019, 06:00 ET /R E P E A T -- Media Advisory - Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security to Host Food Security Symposium/

Advancing collaborative action on the issue of hunger that affects 4 million Canadians MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 23, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security will host its second...

Apr 23, 2019, 07:00 ET Media Advisory - Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security to Host Food Security Symposium

Advancing collaborative action on the issue of hunger that affects 4 million Canadians MISSISSAUGA, ON, April 23, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security will host its second...

Mar 21, 2019, 15:36 ET 2019 Federal Budget Advances Action on Food Security

More Progress Needed to Reduce Poverty and Build an Equitable and Sustainable Food System MISSISSAUGA, ON, March 21, 2019 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("The Centre")...

Dec 04, 2018, 07:30 ET The Maple Leaf Centre For Action on Food Security announces four new funding partners and implements national awareness campaign

LifeCycles, The SEED, FortWhyte Farms and Eat West Coast advance food security in their communities MISSISSAUGA, ON, Dec. 4, 2018 /CNW/ - The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security ("the...

Mar 29, 2018, 09:00 ET Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Hosts Food Security Symposium

Call for action on the critical issue of hunger that affects 4 million Canadians and 1 in every 6 of our children TORONTO, March 29, 2018 /CNW/ - Yesterday, the Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food...

Oct 12, 2017, 09:00 ET The Maple Leaf Centre for Action on Food Security Announces New Partner Funding

Food Secure Canada, Meal Exchange, Ottawa Food Bank and Kamloops Food Policy Council advancing food security through innovation, advocacy and research MISSISSAUGA, ON, Oct. 12, 2017 /CNW/ - The Maple ...

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