June 2025

Here’s Why It Matters

Alberta has the highest rate of household food insecurity among Canadian provinces, with 30.9% of households experiencing food insecurity. This surpasses the national average, highlighting a significant public health concern.

Community health nurses play a unique and trusted role in Canada’s healthcare system, providing direct insight into how poverty and food insecurity impact individuals and families. Through their daily work in homes, clinics, and community settings, nurses regularly witness how hunger undermines health, whether it’s a child struggling in school due to poor nutrition or a senior forced to choose between medication and groceries. Because of this frontline perspective, nurses are well-positioned not only to treat the consequences of food insecurity but also to advocate for long-term, structural solutions.

Click HERE for the new spotlight on Hungry for Change: Food Insecurity in Alberta .