Advocate

We all have a role to play to increase food security. Wondering what you can do? Here are a few ways to get started.

Invest time in learning about food insecurity. There is no shortage of information out there.
Challenge the assumptions you and other people have about those who are food insecure. Lead with kindness and empathy.
Share what you learn and engage people in conversation. We all need to own this problem because it impacts everyone.
Acknowledge that food is not the solution to food insecurity. Food support is critical to meeting the immediate need for food, but only bold policy intervention will create lasting change.
Show our elected officials that food insecurity is a priority for you and for the health of neighbours and communities, and hold them accountable for leading the change.

Reach out to another community group and work together.
Acknowledge the small steps—we won’t leap out of this problem.
Share the impact stories of your support.
Don’t let the drive to get it right every time get in the way of doing something good.

Provide adequate health benefits, daycare services, and mental health support for your employees.
Push yourself to provide the best wages you can.
Increase the minimum number of hours you provide employees.
Use your position to influence social policy and support community action.

Push for programs and policies that support all constituents.
Increase Income Assistance levels, especially for single individuals and couples without children.
Develop policies and actions based on evidence and measurable results.