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Smiths Falls declares food insecurity an emergency

LAURIE WEIR Every month, nearly 1,000 people in Smiths Falls turn to the food bank. This week, town council unanimously declared food insecurity an emergency,...

Rising food insecurity in Eastern Ontario: Causes, Impacts and solutions

SUBMITTED Public health units across eastern Ontario are collaborating to raise awareness about the growing problem of food insecurity, which is having a profound impact...

Sens alumni to play Smiths Falls All-Stars Jan. 11 to benefit Falls Food Hub

LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls hockey fans are in for a treat on Saturday, Jan. 11, when the Ottawa Senators alumni will hit the ice against...

Build a Mountain of Food cash donations hit $15,000 after blitz in Smiths Falls

LAURIE WEIR The RCL Automotive Build a Mountain of Food campaign continues to climb, with Smiths Falls showing its generosity on Saturday, Nov. 23. Jim Wright,...

Big day approaches Saturday in Smiths Falls in Build a Mountain of Food campaign

Perth and Lanark surpass last year’s totals for local food banks LAURIE WEIR Smiths Falls will host a major stop in the RCL Automotive Build a...

Health Unit focusing on root causes of food insecurity during November

SUBMITTED The Health Unit is raising awareness about the root cause of food insecurity….poverty. Food insecurity is the inadequate or insecure access to food due to...

The Table Community Food Centre tackles food insecurity with community-focused initiatives

Grants to others unchanged after vote by Perth councillors defeats motion LAURIE WEIR In a concerted effort to address food insecurity and foster a healthier, more...

Falls Food Hub and St. John’s Anglican explore community garden collaboration

SUBMITTED Could growing more food within the town of Smiths Falls help alleviate some of the food inflation and food insecurity experienced by a third...

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