Available Expert: Addressing the severity of food insecurity in the Kingston community
January 13, 2025
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The City of Kingston could declare food insecurity an emergency this week, urging provincial and federal governments to address the root causes of the crisis. Rates of food insecurity have never been higher and have increased dramatically since the end of COVID income supports.
Queen鈥檚 experts Elaine Power (School of Kinesiology and Health Studies) and Kristen Lowitt (Environmental Studies) are available to speak to the media about the motion being presented to members of Kingston city council Tuesday, Jan. 14, as well as the outcome of the vote.
Dr. Lowitt can speak to the importance of regional food systems