Category Archives: Food
Better Access to Better Food
In 2005, a small group of agencies providing meals and food supplied in Edmonton’s inner city established the T5H Network to discuss ways to better address food insecurity and effectively use food resources. They chose the title T5H because the … Continue reading
Filed under Food, Inner City, Poverty
A Man I Met In The Drop-In – Part One
By Guest Blogger: Karen Lee Meet Paul – a 52 year old man I met at Bissell Centre’s Drop-In. Once upon a time Paul was financially comfortable. He worked for nine years as a journeyman tinsmith making $34 an hour. … Continue reading
Filed under A Client Story, Drop-In, Employment, Food, Poverty
What It’s Like to Go Without Food
The constant struggle to get enough food takes a heavy toll. It wears on the body, mind and soul. Food is literally the fuel for life—when there isn’t enough, all areas of life are affected. For many people, the impact … Continue reading
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