CCSS Launches Food Security Campaign

Food insecurity has reached an all-time high in Canada — and our small village is feeling the effects. According to Food Banks Canada’s 2025 Poverty Report Card, the number of Canadians living in food-insecure households has risen from 18.4% to 25.5% in just two years, an alarming 39% increase. Behind those numbers are families, seniors, and individuals struggling to afford basic groceries. Food insecurity isn’t just about a lack of food, it affects people’s physical and mental health, social connection, employment and family life. 

In Cumberland, CCSS Food Access Programs play a crucial role in ensuring all residents have reliable access to nutritious food. Every month, our Healthy Food Program produces over 5,200 meals, with nearly a quarter provided free of charge to low-income families. Through the Cumberland Food Share, we deliver bi-weekly hampers to 77 households, reaching 221 children, adults, and seniors.

These programs do more than fill fridges — they provide stability, dignity, and connection. But this year, we are facing an unprecedented challenge. Rising food costs, increased demand, and less available grant funding mean we may have to cut services or reduce deliveries unless we can raise the funds needed to sustain our operations.

Our Winter Goal: Raise $65,000 between November 1, 2025 and January 31, 2026.

Please consider making a donation to help us reach our goal. Your generosity will help keep a vital community lifeline in place, one that provides not only food, but stability and hope for our neighbours.

To learn more, donate or follow our progress, visit our campaign page.