> SECTION EDITOR: Mary P Brooke, B.Sc. (Foods & Nutrition)
> CRISIS: Only about 3% of Vancouver Island food supply is grown on the island and retail grocery prices have increased due to inflation. | FOOD BANKS started decades ago as an emergency safety net. Now they're mainstream enterprises, relied upon by some folks for making ends meet. | BASIC LIVABLE INCOME would be a significant measure to help with food security in Canada. | GROW YOUR OWN: Grow veggies at home where you can. | Also see URBAN FOOD RESILIENCE: info@urbanfoodresilience.ca .