Hello Wendy, I would strongly suggest you talk to Karen Archibald, here in Saskatoon. She is the Director of the Child Hunger in Education Program (CHEP). CHEP has adopted a community development model, and has won awards for its innovative programming. Karen's number is (306) 655-4635. Best of luck. > ---------- > From: Wendy Benson[SMTP:[log in to unmask]] > Reply To: Health Promotion on the Internet > Sent: Monday, January 11, 1999 6:33 PM > To: [log in to unmask] > Subject: Childhood Food Insecurity > > 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 >