Kingston city council declared food insecurity an emergency last week, becoming the third Ontario city to do so over the past few months.

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For Kingston, Ont., city councillor Greg Ridge, the pain of food insecurity is personal. When Ridge was eight years old, his dad was hurt on the job and had to go on disability. Ridge said he recalls wondering why his grandparents were suddenly dropping off groceries and his parents were talking in hushed tones about money. “I remember once in the kitchen my mom was crying, and I went over and I gave her a hug and I said, ‘Mom, it’s …

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Kingston, Ont., is the latest municipality in the province to declare a food insecurity emergency. Public health officials say roughly one in three households are unable to afford meals. 
For Kingston, Ont., city councillor Greg Ridge, the pain of food insecurity is personal. When Ridge was eight years old, his dad was hurt on the job and had to go on disability. Ridge said he recalls wondering why his grandparents were suddenly dropping off gro…

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For Kingston, Ont., city councillor Greg Ridge, the pain of food insecurity is personal. When Ridge was eight years old, his dad was hurt on the job and had to go on disability. Ridge said he recalls wondering why his grandparents were suddenly dropping off groceries and his parents were talking in hushed tones about money. […]

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