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Cost of Healthy Eating In Saskatchewan Report Released |
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(Saskatchewan) In Saskatchewan, a family of four can expect to spend an average of $205.02 on food each week. This does not include eating out, convenience foods, toiletries or transportation to the grocery store.
In addition to the average cost of healthy eating, The Cost of Healthy Eating in Saskatchewan 2009: Impact on Food Security report, by the Public Health Nutritionists of Saskatchewan and supported by Saskatchewan Health Regions, also found geographical differences around the province.
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Welcome to Food Secure Saskatchewan's web site! We invite you to join us in our efforts to ensure that all Saskatchewan citizens have safe, nourishing and affordable foods. Many things are already happening in our communities:
- community gardens
- collective / community kitchens
- sharing of gardens with neighbours
- family gardening
- the creation of food directories such as LoFo,
the Organic Farm Directory,and many regional directories
- slow food dinners
- school gardens
- cooking classes
- the development of organizations devoted to health and well being in our communities
- and the growing interest among citizens in local foods
Much more can and should be done! Join with us and enjoy the process of re-developing our connections to land and the place we call home.
Check out the FSS video channel!
FSS has its own video channel! View the following films on the channel or check them out under "resources":
"Taking Back Control of Our Food"
with Wayne Roberts
"Working Toward Food Policy Change"
with Stefan Epp
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