Work @aplaceforfood. Chancellor of @VicCollege_UofT @EmmanuelColleg2 (Victoria University in UofT). Wannabe angler.
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Thanks @kateygoalie for always making space for discussing the root causes of issues -- it's much appreciated and where the conversations must go. #respect
17 Oct 2023
We know that food insecurity and poverty go hand-in-hand, so it’s not surprising that #WorldFoodDay and #EndPoverty Day follow each other.
To commemorate both days, our CEO @njsaul spoke with @CTVNews' @kateygoalie:
ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=2785…
#IDEP2023
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The remarkable @rootscfc! In Thunder Bay to celebrate the opening of a stunning addition to their already beautiful space. Care thoughtfulness in evidence everywhere. @aplaceforfood is proud to work alongside this committed group of community builders. Congrats to all involved.
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This is going to be fun! Can’t wait. Congratulations to all the grads and the multitudes who helped them get over the finish line. Look forward to seeing everyone next Wednesday!
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Andi’s inspiring new book — her 10th! — hits so many beautiful, hopeful notes. See you at its launch this afternoon. You’ll be energized and leave full of good ideas and questions for all those mayoralty candidates that come a knockin! #thecityisus
7 May 2023
Join me & @KatyDockrill @typebooks tomorrow May 7, 4-6 to celebrate the launch of #cityofneighbors pub’d by @GroundwoodBooks! If you can’t join us take a self guided @JanesWalkTO walking tour of some of the @cityoftoronto placemaking highlights from the book. Map not to scale🤪
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Not for the feint of heart this bookselling thing. Big love to all the indies, particularly my absolute fave @typebooks and all the smart, thoughtful people who make it tick. ❤️
29 Apr 2023
Happy #CanadianIndependentBookstoreDay to all of us. 🎂Indie bookstores are the beating heart of so many of our communities. Long may they thrive💜🌸. @ForestHillTYPE @typebooks @ireadcanadian @picturebookseh @GroundwoodBooks
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A compelling, hopeful read for all, but fingers crossed the slate of TO mayoralty candidates use a highlighter pen: @anabailaoTO @JoshMatlow @MitzieHunter @BradMBradford @Penalosa_G @iamcelinacc (toronto.ca/city-government/e…)
8 Apr 2023
How do we build/rebuild a city of neighbours when the bonds of community have been tested? I wrote a piece: theglobeandmail.com/amp/opin… @GroundwoodBooks @KatyDockrill
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.@aplaceforfood won’t be April fooled by the word “affordability.” For the people who access our centres and programs the word is pure spin, an attempt by government to sanitize reality—a reality characterized by stress, anxiety, poor health and diminished lives. Not a good prank
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Nutrition month (March) is a poignant reminder of our abject failure to deliver on the right to food in Canada. While we landed a healthier food guide, MILLIONS can’t afford it. Join @aplaceforfood in our fight to create a country free of hunger and, yes, good nutrition for all!
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Very sad to hear about the passing of Joe Virgona. A good friend and staunch supporter of the Community Food Centre (@aplaceforfood) movement. Sending lots of love to the Virgona/@fiestafarms family. Joe was always up to good mischief. #oneofakind #rip
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Thanks @JoshSmee @foodfirstNL for speaking out so clearly on the impossible circumstances faced by so many of our neighbours squarely centring the conversation in the public policy realm. Whatever became of build back better? #incomematters #foodisahumanright #justicenotcharity
There's a growing national conversation happening about, as @njsaul puts it here, the "inflection point" we're at. Humbled and challenged to be playing a role in that conversation and glad for thoughtful coverage like this from @SarahSmellie (1/2)
theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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Thanks @cbcradio
for having @aplaceforfood on to talk food (justice not charity), public policy and mobilizing for social change. I just spoke with Kitchener, Thunder Bay, London, Yellowknife, Windsor, Victoria and Kamloops. Big props to all you early risers! #foodisahumanright
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We need to set a clear target to reduce food insecurity. It will get us focus, accountability and action. All of which are desperately needed. @aplaceforfood @foodbankscanada @feedopportunity many others stand united on this. theglobeandmail.com/amp/opin… @mclaudebibeau @karinagould
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The Ford government has elevated bafflegab to an art form when it suggests Ontario Works provides people with financial security. Laughable except for the havoc it’s wreaking on people’s lives. Double the rates immediately and then let’s talk. cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/t…
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In the din of the food charity noise, I appreciated the opportunity to speak with @CBCIsmaila @metromorning about the need to frame food insecurity as a poverty issue with solutions rooted in public policy. Have a listen. #foodisahumanright @aplaceforfood cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-3…
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nick saul retweeted
21 Nov 2022
“Food brings people and people bring ideas and ideas bring strength to our communities,” says Rebecca Sylvestre, Manager of Turnor Lake and Birch Narrows Community Food Centre
Read more about Rebecca’s work in our 2021-22 Gratitude Report: buff.ly/3Ur3DyB
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Very fortunate to work with an incredible community of dreamers and doers. We’ve got ambitious plans for the next decade — how could we not given the devastating levels of food insecurity, loneliness and inequality. #joinus #foodisaright #solidarity #belonging #socialchange
31 Oct 2022
“We started with the idea of building respectful, well-resourced spaces, and today we have 15 incredible Community Food Centres nationwide–with more to come.”
CEO @njsaul reflects on our first decade and future plans in our 2021-22 Gratitude Report: rootedincommunities.ca/refle…
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Love this so much: people power matters. #organize #march #centrelivedexperience #solidarity #humanrights #dignity #werenotfinishedyet @TheLocalCFC @aplaceforfood. Thank you @Disability_WP for your clear and fierce leadership! stratfordbeaconherald.com/ne…
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nick saul retweeted
19 Oct 2022
It's go time! Today is the rally on Parliament Hill with our inspiring partners @Disability_WP, advocating for the critically important #CanadaDisabilityBenefit. #CDBby23
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nick saul retweeted
12 Oct 2022
Join us, our partner @Disability_WP advocates and allies in Ottawa on Wed, Oct 19 at the Rally for the Canada Disability Benefit!
It is critical that we make our voices heard so if you can’t join us please write to your MP today: disabilitywithoutpoverty.ca/…
#PassC22in22 #CDBBy23
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