Dalhousie has an document called Children's Feeding Programs in Atlantic
Canada that looks at "children feeding programs"  called Reducing
Inequities?  good reading and analyzes. Perhaps it may be of some use.
-----Original Message-----
From: Shannon C. Smith <[log in to unmask]>
To: [log in to unmask] <[log in to unmask]>
Date: Wednesday, January 13, 1999 1:43 AM
Subject: Re: Childhood Food Insecurity


>The book "Building Food Security in Canada" authored by Laura L. Kalina
>discusses food security issues as they relate to hunger, income,
>unemployment, the family, etc.  It is a good resource on the topic and
>lists other food action projects in Canada.  It is available from the
>South Central Health Unit, 905 Southill Street, Kamloops, BC, V2B 7Z9,
>phone: 250) 665-6200, fax: (250) 376-4708.
>
>Shannon C. Smith
>Kamloops Food Policy Council
>
>Wendy Benson wrote:
>>
>> Hello!
>>
>> I am preparing background information on the prevalence and best
practices
>> for dealing with childhood hunger in Calgary, Alberta.
>>
>> I am posing a few questions for this health promotion network.  Firstly,
>> are you aware of reports reflecting the level of hunger or food
insecurity
>> in children or their families in Canadian communities.  Along with the
>> general rates, is there socioeconomic data to indicate how big the
problem
>> is for sub-groups such as single moms, new Canadians, social allowance
>> recipients, etc?  If so, could you send information on how I might be
able
>> to access the report/data.
>>
>> Secondly, I am interested in learning about innovative programs and/or
>> advocacy strategies that address childhood hunger.  Please send a brief
>> description of the program and type of food provided for the children.
>> Alternatively send contact name/phone #/Fax #/email address.
>>
>> Thanking you in advance.
>>
>> Wendy Benson, RD, MPH
>> Consulting on health, nutrition and food
>> Calgary, AB. Canada
>