The Food First Program is a partnership between the Brock University Students’ Union (BUSU), the Graduate Student’s Association (GSA), and Brock University. Food First supports Brock students impacted by food insecurity. The program provides students in need with a local grocery store gift card, as well as access to on-campus food initiatives. Students can also access many campus and community resources related to food security.
What is food insecurity?
Food Insecurity is defined as ‘inadequate or insecure access to food due to financial constraints’ and can range from worrying about running out of food, to going days without food. It can be broken down into three levels: marginal, moderate, and severe.
Marginal food insecurity: worrying about running out of food and/or having access to a limited selection of food due to financial constraints
Moderate food insecurity: compromise in the quality or quantity of food due to financial constraints
Severe food insecurity: not eating enough food and in extreme cases to go a day(s) without food due to financial constraints.
Reference: 2023 Food Affordability in Niagara Report
