By Nazeefa Ahmed, October 24 2023—
This October, Air Canada and Global Medic donated food to the Students’ Union (SU) campus food bank. The airline and non-for-profit reached out to the SU to provide non-perishable items, which the SU will … Read the rest
By Vama Saini, September 27 2023—
Anita Chowdhury’s journey, from community gardening to academic and community engagement, eventually led her to become the Calgary Branch Coordinator at Mamas for Mamas. Through this role, she launched the Sustainable Nourishment Program, using … Read the rest
By Josie Simon, August 6 2023—
As Canadians grapple with a cost of living and housing crises, debates surrounding universal basic income (UBI) have resurfaced. UBI is a policy proposal that guarantees a minimum income for Canadians regardless of employment … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, March 13 2023—
Fresh Routes is a not-for-profit that looks to provide healthy and affordable foods to Calgarians — especially the city’s most vulnerable populations.
The organization began as a pilot from Calgary’s food recovery and redirection … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, December 11 2022—
The Students’ Union (SU) Campus Food Bank has announced the return of their holiday food hampers. The holiday hampers will be available upon request, with the last day to request on December 12.
In … Read the rest
By Julieanne Acosta, October 14 2022—
October marks food security month and as students face tuition hikes and rising costs of living, many have fought for ways to combat food insecurity. At the University of Calgary, Food Justice Now is … Read the rest
By Luis Armando Sanchez Diaz, March 1 2022—
Food Justice Now will be providing a hot meal to students on March 1.
Food Justice Now is a subcommittee of Students for Direct Action and is a project developed along with … Read the rest
By Cristina Paolozzi, February 4 2022—
On Feb. 4, Food Justice Now, a sub committee of the University of Calgary club Students for Direct Action (SDA), are handing out 50 vegan pad thai meals to students on campus.
Food Justice … Read the rest
By Cristina Paolozzi, January 28 2022—
While the University of Calgary has extended their deadline to welcome back students for in-person leaning this winter, students are still feeling the brunt of this pandemic, now more than ever.
With rising concerns … Read the rest
By Cristina Paolozzi, November 25 2021—
On Nov. 25, Food Justice Now — a subcommittee of the club Students for Direct Action — is serving a hot meal of lentil soup and rice to University of Calgary students.
This project, in partnership … Read the rest
