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What Is “Food Security?”

Food security means that everyone has consistent access to enough safe, nutritious food to live a healthy, active life. It relies on four key factors: availability (having enough food produced and supplied), access (being able to afford and obtain food), utilization (getting proper nutrition from what we eat), and stability (ensuring food is always available, even during crises). When food security is lacking, communities face hunger, malnutrition, and economic challenges.

The good news? We can all play a role in improving food security! Supporting local farmers, reducing food waste, and investing in sustainable and climate-smart agriculture help create a more resilient food system. Stronger supply chains and regenerative farming practices ensure long-term access to healthy food for everyone. By working together, we can build a future where fresh, nourishing food is available to all—no matter where they live.

New Society Publishers and Food Security

Food security and New Society Publishers are deeply connected through a shared commitment to sustainability, resilience, and community empowerment. As a publisher dedicated to books on regenerative agriculture, organic farming, permaculture, and food preservation, we provide the knowledge and tools needed to build a more secure and sustainable food system.

Access to food isn’t just about supply—it’s about understanding how to grow, store, and distribute food in ways that are sustainable and climate-resilient. Many of our authors are leading voices in the food security movement, offering practical solutions for individuals, farmers, and communities looking to take control of their food sources, reduce reliance on industrial agriculture, and create local, regenerative food networks.

At its core, food security starts with knowledge—and New Society Publishers is helping ensure that knowledge reaches the hands of those who can make a difference. Because a resilient future begins with informed, empowered communities.

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Learn More About Food Security with These Resources

Home | Feeding America

The largest US hunger relief organization that operates a network of food pantries and soup kitchens collaborating with local food programs and advocating for policies to address food insecurity. Visit online to get involved and learn more about hunger in America.

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Home | Feed Ontario

The province’s largest hunger-relief network, supporting food banks and agencies providing fresh food, innovative programs, and advocating for solutions to end food insecurity and poverty. Visit online to see how they strengthen local food systems and to get involved.

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Home | Feed Opportunity

Feed Opportunity aims to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030. Through advocacy, funding, and partnerships with nonprofits and policymakers, it supports scalable solutions for equitable food access and provides scholarships for food security research. Learn more online.

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The Food Policy | Statistics Canada

This is Canada’s vision for a sustainable food future, where policies, community collaboration, and diverse perspectives strengthen our food systems. Learn how consultation, reconciliation, and inclusive approaches shape national initiatives to build resilient, equitable, and secure food pathways for all.

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Knowledge Hub | Food Secure Canada

Food Secure Canada’s Knowledge Hub offers the latest news and insights on food systems pathways, featuring articles on zero-profit grocery stores, sustainable food systems, and food policy. It serves as a resource for those interested in food justice, healthy eating, and building sustainable food systems.

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The Basics of Food Security | World Vision

Explore the causes and impacts of food insecurity, including climate change, economic instability, and more. Learn the four types of food security, its importance for health and agriculture, how countries like Canada are addressing the issue—and what we can do to create a more food-secure future.