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Back to school means hard times for more London, Ont., families as food insecurity rises | CBC News

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 25

"For schoolchildren experiencing food insecurity, it doesn't always mean they're showing up to class with no lunch or snacks. Sometimes, it's about not having access to healthy and nutritious foods, which are often more expensive to purchase". #FoodSecurity

Ahead of another school year, community organizations are again reminding people in London, Ont., about how difficult this time of year can be for families facing food insecurity and what others can do...

Food forests offer way to address food insecurity and also have fun

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 15

Very cool food security project in New Brunswick! #FoodForest #FoodSecurityCanada

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Food security conference in Dawson City, Yukon promoting community resilience, not reliance | CBC News

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 14

"Big retailers. Big producers. They want you to think you're dependent on them but abundance is there. We just have to take it." buff.ly/fz6UHFk #FoodSecurityNorth #YukonFoodSecurityNetwork #YukonFood

The 2025 Yukon Food Security Conference is underway in Dawson City. Hosted at the Trʼondëk Hwëchʼin Farm, the theme is diversifying food systems with a rural and youth focus.

Food Bank Society of the Yukon to join Food Banks Canada as the first territorial association

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Aug 11

We are proud to be joining Food Banks Canada as their first territorial association in Canada 💚 #FoodSecurityCanada #FoodBanksCanada

To find out more about how this partnership will affect food security in the territory, we spoke with the society's executive director Dave Blottner.

Community garden initiative in Edmonton gives growing lessons, addresses food insecurity

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 28

Cool food security initiative in Edmonton! #CommunityGarden #EdmontonFoodSecurity

Just along 118 Avenue lies the Alberta Avenue Community Garden. Jacob Ulickij, a gardener with the community league, is sprouting opportunities for others with the program ‘growing together’. “Ever…

Beaver Creek in the Yukon goes diesel-free with solar power

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 24

Very cool! "First Nations across Yukon continue to forge energy independence through renewable initiatives." #RenewableEnergy #YukonFirstNations #YFN

Copper Niisüü Limited Partnership completed development of solar infrastructure in the Yukon community in spring 2024

98% of Canadian households tracked receiving social assistance live below poverty line: report

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 22

"The report found that 98 per cent of households tracked remained below Canada’s poverty line in 2024. In addition, 73 per cent of households tracked were living in “deep poverty,” which is defined as having incomes below 75 per cent of the poverty threshold. " #PovertyInCanada

A report published Thursday found that poverty in Canada remains widespread among those receiving social assistance.

How to apply for the Canada Disability Benefit

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 21

The CDB is a new monthly benefit designed to reduce poverty among low-income, working-age persons with disabilities.  Check the link to learn how to apply! #CanadaDisabilityBenefit #LowIncome #Canada #DisabilityTaxCredit

The federal Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) is now here! Applications opened on June 20, 2025. The CDB is a new monthly benefit designed to reduce poverty among low-income, working-age persons with…

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Elections Yukon @electionsyukon.bsky.social · Jul 16

Why is the plebiscite happening?

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Pourquoi y a-t-il un plébiscite?

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Why is the plebiscite happening?

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Pourquoi y a-t-il un plébiscite?

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More families relying on foodbanks during the summer: Foodbanks Canada

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 14

Summertime means a lack of school food programs. The After The Bell program aims to fill the gaps #AfterTheBellProgram #KidsSnacks

Foodbanks Canada suggests 700,000 children across the country are relying on foodbank services, and that the need is greater during the summer with the loss ...

Veggies from bygone time growing in popularity. Just ask the Ontario creator of the Depression Era Garden | CBC News

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Government of Yukon @yukon.ca · Jul 14

The Government of Yukon is advancing a staff housing project to support the future community school in Burwash Landing. Read more: yukon.ca/en/news/new-...

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Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 10

Very cool food security project in Ontario.

"In a small London, Ont., neighbourhood garden, some veggies from a bygone era are growing, and the woman who planted them hopes they can make a comeback to help with food insecurity. " #FoodSecurity #Gardening

Nestled in the centre of the quiet Blackfriars Community Garden in London, Ont., Anne Marie Allen’s plot is marked with a large sign that says, “Depression Era Garden.”

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Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jul 8

Free Food in Whitehorse this month, thanks YAPC! #FoodSecurity #YukonTerritory #YAPC

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 30

"Food insecurity remains a large and persistent problem in Canada. The estimates for 2024 are the highest in the almost twenty years of monitoring." buff.ly/PcqGUKF #FoodInsecurity #HungerInCanada

Indigenous-led solar project secures $28.6M in funding for Yukon’s largest solar farm

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 27

We will be closed on Monday June 30th and Tuesday July 1st. We hope everyone has a safe long weekend, we will be back open for distribution on Wednesday, July 2nd at 10am 🍏.

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 26

Exciting new project! 🎉

"The project is the largest solar development ever undertaken in the Yukon and the first utility-scale solar farm in the territory led by an Indigenous-owned company, according to the federal government " #WatsonLake #YukonTerritory #Yukon #SolarPower #LiardFirstNation

A 2.85-megawatt solar with battery energy storage plant is expected to be fully operational in Watson Lake by summer 2027

Housing for families fleeing intimate partner violence ready for occupants

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 16

The Yukon Housing Corporation bought 3 buildings in Whistle Bend to help provide affordable housing to Yukoners. Six of those units will be overseen by the Council of Yukon First Nations to provide transitional housing for Indigenous women leaving emergency or temporary housing.

It is hoped that families will be able to start moving in this summer

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Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 9

2025 Yukon Food Security Conference: Diversifying Food Systems coming up in August #YukonFoodSecurity buff.ly/rzrEqY1

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 4

Free food in Whitehorse for June, thanks YAPC! For more resources head to yapc.ca 🥪 🍴

#YukonEats #YukonFood #FoodSecurity

Changes to Jordan's Principle funding requirements could negatively impact Yukon's rural nutrition programs | CBC News

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · Jun 2

"For the past five years, the Jordan's Principle nutrition program has provided all Yukon First Nations children with two healthy meals a day, but those who run the program say recent changes to the eligibility requirements for Jordan's Principle could change that" #JordansPrinciple

The Yukon First Nation Education Directorate says changes to the Jordan's Principle rural nutrition program will create 'significant barriers' for accessing funding. New operational requirements call…

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · May 28

Seeking volunteers! #YukonFoodBank #VolunteerYukon

We learn about a new "Unity Garden" project in Whitehorse in aid of the Food Bank

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · May 22

Save on Foods is running their Share It Forward Campaign 🎉 #YukonFoodBank

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · May 16

Yukon Food Bank @yukonfoodbank.bsky.social · May 15

Listen to our Community Operations Manager Heather discuss our new Unity Garden project on CBC 🥕 #YukonUnityGarden #YukonFoodSecurity #YukonFoodBank #CBCRadio

Hear Heather Sealy, Community Operations Manager for Foodbank society of Yukon.