CURRICULUM
WHAT IS FOOD INSECURITY?
WHAT ARE THE INTERRELATED ISSUES?
“ Overcoming poverty is not a gesture of charity. It is the protection of a fundamental human right, the right to dignity and a decent life.” — NELSON MANDELA, FORMER PRESIDENT OF SOUTH AFRICA
Household food insecurity exists when there is a compromise in the quality of food con- sumed (moderate food insecurity) or there is reduced food intake and disrupted eating patterns (severe food insecurity).
ACTION CBC School Challenge
An exploration of food insecurity and social justice presented by the Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, Daily Bread Food Bank, Feed Ontario, and food banks across the province.
Explore how the Wheel of Privilege and Power shows the ways in which issues of oppression are interconnected. Tis visual is meant to guide the ways that you interpret the following questions separated by age group and division.
CONVERSATION ABOUT THIS RESOURCE:
Tis resource was created to facilitate critical conversations about food security at a time of year where many schools are collecting food to donate to food banks across the province.
While donations are important, it is equally important to address the systemic issues that contribute to food insecurity.
Te lessons in this guide are valuable anytime of the year.
Find the full resource at
members.etfo.ca.
How can the interacting factors on the wheel of power and privilege impact the families and individuals who access food banks on a regular basis?
How does this visual help display connections between food insecurity and other issues?
ACTION
Watch Food Share’s video What is Food Insecurity? (
youtube.com/ watch?v=2YgxG6tyaXs)
CONVERSATION What is food justice?
Explore your community. What organiza- tions exist in your area that are working
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on food imbalances? Are there community gardens in your area? What’s the process to create a community garden?
ACTION
Watch What is Food Insecurity? from Daily Bread Food Bank. (
youtube.com/ watch?v=3mL0OsOTbRI)
CONVERSATION
Watch Food Security for All and/or read Food Insecurity in Canada.
How is Unite for Change changing the way that we deal with food insecurity? How can we ensure that those in government are forced to realize that we need changes in our society?
CHALLENGE QUESTION
Individually or in small groups: Research information on a food bank or food char- ity in your area. Share how its usage has changed in the last few years and suggest solutions for what it might take to reduce its usage.
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