Food insecurity, defined as the condition of not having access (physical or economic) to safe, sufficient food, is a growing concern in Canada, exacerbated by rising oil prices and the escalating cost of fresh produce. According to Statistics Canada's 2023 report, 18% of Canadian households experienced food insecurity, with the highest prevalence observed among female lone parent families, reaching 41%. Moreover, food insecurity disproportionately affects Black and Indigenous Canadians (Uppal, 2023).

Pregnant and postpartum individuals face heightened vulnerability to the adverse effects of food insecurity due to increased nutritional demands for breastfeeding and recovery (McKay et al., 2022).

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McKay FH, Spiteri S, Zinga J, Sulemani K, Jacobs SE, Ranjan N, Ralph L, Raeburn E, Threlfall S, Bergmeier ML, van der Pligt P. Systematic Review of Interventions Addressing Food Insecurity in Pregnant Women and New Mothers. Curr Nutr Rep. 2022 Sep;11(3):486-499. doi: 10.1007/s13668-022-00418-z. Epub 2022 May 2. PMID: 35501553; PMCID: PMC9381473.

Uppal, S. (2023, November 14). This study examines the relationship between income and food insecurity, looking at families most at risk, as well as the possible role of assets and debts in food insecurity. Food insecurity among Canadian families. https://www150.statcan.gc.ca/n1/pub/75-006-x/2023001/article/00013-eng.htm