Fighting Food Insecurity

A member’s statement on fighting food insecurity. A Liberal member said too many families cannot afford enough food and that no child should go to school hungry, and praised local organizations in his riding that provide meals to students. He also expressed support for the government making the national school food program permanent, saying it feeds 400,000 children across Canada.Written by AI from the debate. Updated .

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Claude Guay, LaSalle—Émard—Verdun

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“Too many families cannot afford enough food. No child should go to school hungry, because good food helps kids learn. I am praising local groups in my riding that feed students. I also support our government making the national school food program permanent to feed 400,000 children across Canada.”
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Mr. Speaker, I would like to highlight the remarkable work done by Garde-manger pour tous, La Cantine pour tous, Toujours ensemble and the Breakfast Club in the fight against food insecurity in LaSalle—Émard—Verdun. Thanks to their engagement, thousands of children have access to nutritious meals and snacks every day. In my riding, more than 44,500 meals were served in just one year across four schools, thanks to Garde-manger pour tous. Too many families are experiencing food insecurity. No child should have to go to school on an empty stomach. A nutritious meal means a better chance to learn, thrive and succeed. I am proud that our government has made the national school food program permanent, allowing 400,000 children across the country to benefit. Food security also matters at school.

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