Community Engagement to Address Food Insecurity (Motion #08-23)

Moved by Sizer – Parent

Approved by Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, February 16, 2023

08-23 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY

BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts, in recognition of the root causes of food insecurity, call on the provincial government to incorporate local food affordability findings in determining adequacy of social assistance levels; and

THAT the Board of Health reaffirm its support for the Association of Local Public Health Agencies (alPHa) resolutions A18-02 (Minimum Wage that is a Living Wage) and A15-04 (Basic Income Guarantee); and

THAT the Board of Health intensify its work with relevant area agencies and community groups, and municipalities to shift the focus of food insecurity initiatives from food charity to income-based solutions, including but not limited to the sharing of data and evidence-based income solutions; and

FURTHER THAT the Board of Health for Public Health Sudbury & Districts Board share this motion with area partners, Ontario boards of health, and the relevant provincial government ministers.

CARRIED

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