The provincial government is launching a new initiative to support organizations in addressing food insecurity across Prince Edward Island. The Community Food Fund will provide up to $10,000 in financial assistance to eligible organizations, or individuals partnering with...
Eligibility and funding guidelines for the Community Food Fund.
The Department of Social Development and Seniors (SDS) is launching the Community Food Fund, a new initiative designed to strengthen community-based food supports across Prince Edward Island (PEI). Through this fund, SDS is committed to partnering with community-based...
Major investments aimed at reducing food insecurity on Prince Edward Island are having a positive effect, according to the latest data from Statistics Canada. Those numbers show that the overall provincial food insecurity rate improved from 28.6% in 2022, to 24.6 % in 2023, the...
Annual Report for the Department of Social Development and Seniors for the 2023-24 fiscal year.
To help improve food security across Prince Edward Island, 36 community organizations will receive a total of $150,000 in provincial funding. The Community Food Fund, launched in November, supports the purchase of food for services such as food banks, community fridges, food...
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021. It is a requirement of the Act that the Government of Prince Edward Island provide an annual report on progress made toward targets to eliminate poverty, food insecurity, and chronic homelessness.
The Poverty Elimination Strategy Act became law in May 2021.
For families facing food insecurity, five healthy meals a week for their children can make a major positive difference over the summer months. That’s why the Provincial Government is once again supporting the Children’s Summer Food Program in 2025. “We know there are Island...