Media & News
Welcome to the official Media & News hub for the Food Security Fund (FSF), your go-to source for press releases, media coverage, and published articles about our work tackling the disproportionate impact of food insecurity on Black communities in Canada.
For interview requests, media inquiries, or to speak with our Cause Leader or members of our Advisory Council, please contact us at 📧 media@foodsecurityfund.ca.
Press Release
📄 August 7, 2025 – Inside Ontario’s Food Emergency: How the Food Security Fund Is Responding Where It Hurts Most, Black Children and Families
The Food Security Fund (FSF), launched by Support Black Charities, is a bold fundraising campaign and 4-phase action plan designed to fight the rising food crisis affecting Black families and children in Canada, starting in the Greater Toronto Area.
📄 September 3rd, 2025 – One in Three Kids Start School Hungry: Food Security Fund Calls for Urgent Action This Back-to-School Season
The Food Security Fund (FSF) press release highlights the crisis of child hunger at the start of the school year, stating that one in three children begin the school day hungry. It acknowledges the new National School Food Program but emphasizes that there are still gaps in support, particularly for underserved communities. The FSF aims to complement existing programs by connecting schools with food providers and helping to expand nutrition programs to ensure no child is too hungry to learn.
Articles & Features
Read in-depth coverage, opinion pieces, and collaborative publications about the Food Security Fund’s work and impact. This section will be updated regularly as new articles are published.
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From Crisis to Action: Food Insecurity in Black Communities Is an Emergency, Here’s How We’re Responding – [LinkedIn] – [Click To Read]
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🍽️The Invisible Crisis: Breaking Stereotypes and Tackling Food Insecurity in Black Communities, And What We Can Do About It – [Medium] – [Click To Read]
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How a powerful new Cause Fund is addressing food insecurity, and empowering donors to be part of the solution. - [Charitable Impact - Blog] - [Click Here]
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New Food Security Fund Builds Pathways to Food Equity for Black Children in Canada. - [Medium] - [Click Here]
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Inside Ontario’s Food Emergency - [Black Canadian Creators] - [Click Here]
Media Contact
Anick Silencieux
Founder & FSF Cause Leader
📧 media@foodsecurityfund.ca