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The struggle of trying to grocery shop on a budget
I wish that this could’ve been a simple list of ways to reduce your grocery bill, but there just isn’t any silver bullet to fix all of this. Healthy foods…
Food banks, who are they really for?
If food banks are meant to support those experiencing food insecurity, why can’t international students fit this definition?
It’s crunch time for Food Services as initial food survey results are published
No more Meatless Mondays. University Food Services (UNFS) have abandoned the scheme after almost 200 complaints about the initiative in their annual qualitative survey. UNFS published preliminary findings on April…
Inflation island: UVic students still struggling to cope with rising cost of food
As food costs continue to rise, now more than ever, students are feeling the burden. Prices rise, wages stay the same, and students suffer. Even the campus food bank is…
Boujee food: Is $22 avocado toast worth the price?
While that avocado toast is definitely not worth the steep price, healthy ingredients are needed for the upkeep of our bodies both mentally and physically. When the ingredients would cost…
Local community hamper programs address food security and food waste
A mutual aid initiative and the UVSS have stepped up to deliver 1000+ food hampers As the world settles into its pandemic rhythms of life, new methods of combating food…
Good Food Summit talks food literacy around Vancouver Island
Food growers, educators, organizers, entrepreneurs, and just general food lovers gathered at UVic on Nov. 22 and 23 for the 2018 Good Food Summit. The sold-out event, hosted by the…Food Bank referendum seeks to increase funds, resources
From Feb. 28 to March 2, students will be asked by the UVSS to vote on a referendum to increase student contributions to the Food Bank Fund. If passed, fees…Our Digital Print Issue
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