Josh Smee
@joshsmee.bsky.social
Community development pro, public space nerd, fresh air addict. CEO of Food First NL, involved in lots of other projects. Posts my own. He/Him.
And here's our more detailed breakdown of these very concerning food insecurity numbers:
www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2024-fo...
www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2024-fo...
2024 Food Insecurity Data for N.L. — Food First NL
The latest data from Statistics Canada confirms what we already knew — food insecurity continues to get worse. Our blog post explains the data for Newfoundland and Labrador and offers our thoughts abo...
www.foodfirstnl.ca
May 9, 2025 at 6:04 PM
And here's our more detailed breakdown of these very concerning food insecurity numbers:
www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2024-fo...
www.foodfirstnl.ca/blog/2024-fo...
Our crew at @foodfirstnl.ca will take a dive into these data in the coming weeks, as will our colleagues from food organizations around the country.
Suffice it to say, though, that these are tragic and unacceptable numbers that we can't let ourselves get used to seeing.
Suffice it to say, though, that these are tragic and unacceptable numbers that we can't let ourselves get used to seeing.
May 1, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Our crew at @foodfirstnl.ca will take a dive into these data in the coming weeks, as will our colleagues from food organizations around the country.
Suffice it to say, though, that these are tragic and unacceptable numbers that we can't let ourselves get used to seeing.
Suffice it to say, though, that these are tragic and unacceptable numbers that we can't let ourselves get used to seeing.
As always, single parent families are especially at risk here. In NL just short of 60% are food insecure. That's a number with a lot of long term consequences.
May 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
As always, single parent families are especially at risk here. In NL just short of 60% are food insecure. That's a number with a lot of long term consequences.
Looking at this data also busts some common assumptions. A big one: people tend to think seniors, especially those living alone, are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity but in fact the reverse is true. In NL The rate of food insecurity for single seniors is half that of single non-seniors.
May 1, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Looking at this data also busts some common assumptions. A big one: people tend to think seniors, especially those living alone, are particularly vulnerable to food insecurity but in fact the reverse is true. In NL The rate of food insecurity for single seniors is half that of single non-seniors.
A small silver lining is that our rate of severe food insecurity (aka hunger) actually fell a little bit, from 8.7% to 8.3%. Growth in the overall rate driven by more people being moderately food insecure. With most new support programs targeting the very poorest this is what you'd expect to see.
May 1, 2025 at 8:45 PM
A small silver lining is that our rate of severe food insecurity (aka hunger) actually fell a little bit, from 8.7% to 8.3%. Growth in the overall rate driven by more people being moderately food insecure. With most new support programs targeting the very poorest this is what you'd expect to see.
So, some crossed fingers (and maybe a friendly note to your MHA) are what the Library needs right now. If all goes well, the West End will get a great new space with some room to do all the amazing things libraries do. (5/5)
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
So, some crossed fingers (and maybe a friendly note to your MHA) are what the Library needs right now. If all goes well, the West End will get a great new space with some room to do all the amazing things libraries do. (5/5)
The idea of a library in a mall has raised a few eyebrows, but IMHO it's an excellent fit. The mall has excellent transit access, solid accessibility infrastructure, and lots of co-located services. There's a reason mall libraries are actually pretty common in Canada - they're useful! (4/5)
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
The idea of a library in a mall has raised a few eyebrows, but IMHO it's an excellent fit. The mall has excellent transit access, solid accessibility infrastructure, and lots of co-located services. There's a reason mall libraries are actually pretty common in Canada - they're useful! (4/5)
What we need, now, is for this project to be included in the next provincial budget. The libraries are provincial, and so approving a new lease is part of the Department of Education's budget process. The provincial board for the library system has recommended this, so we're hopeful! (3/5)
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What we need, now, is for this project to be included in the next provincial budget. The libraries are provincial, and so approving a new lease is part of the Department of Education's budget process. The provincial board for the library system has recommended this, so we're hopeful! (3/5)
What put this out in public was that we were successful in an application to the City of St. John's for a capital grant. That $50,000 grant will be matched by $75,000 in fundraised money from our board to cover the costs of fitting out a new space. (2/5)
March 14, 2025 at 12:00 PM
What put this out in public was that we were successful in an application to the City of St. John's for a capital grant. That $50,000 grant will be matched by $75,000 in fundraised money from our board to cover the costs of fitting out a new space. (2/5)