Food Insecurity in Canada:

Beyond Hunger to Everyday Trade-Offs

Food insecurity is becoming an increasingly common issue across Canada, especially among post-secondary students. While many people associate food insecurity with not having enough food, it can also mean worrying about grocery costs, sacrificing the quality of meals, skipping meals altogether, or having to choose between food and other essentials such as rent, transportation, healthcare, and even social wellbeing.

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