There is no single policy measure like a national school food program to meet all these social needs," said Field. "A school food program doesn't replace adequate wages or adequate social assistance, but it's one support to working families." No national food programField praises the "incredible resilience" of the community-based groups delivering Canadian school food programs. Among the issues to consider is how food programs can support students who are learning or in isolation at home. Rochon's ongoing work soliciting donations from supporters helped refill the Joamie Ilinniarvik School food bank once classes restarted.

Source: CBC News October 13, 2020 07:52 UTC