$14M for ‘better access to nutritious food’: B.C. food security investment 

The B.C. funding addresses the diverse challenges faced by local community groups and First Nations, and strengthens food security for everyone, according to the province.

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‘Better, more reliable access’: $15M for Food Bank BC from province

The newly allocated $15 million in funding for Food Banks BC is part of the $200-million investment announced in March 2023.

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Grocery prices making healthy food unaffordable for B.C. families, BCCDC says

Average monthly costs in 2022 in the five regional health authorities ranged from $1,193 in Fraser Health to $1,366 in Island Health. 

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B.C. invests $200M in food security and access to affordable, local food

The B.C. government has announced it is investing in food security, including new programs to strengthen the province's food supply chain and expand local food production.

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