Single Mom Strategies

On World Food Day, we’re reminded of the staggering impact of hunger and poverty around the globe. But today, we also want to express our deep gratitude to organizations like Leftovers, who are making a real difference by helping feed families in need. At Single Mom Strategies, we’re incredibly thankful to Leftovers Foundation for providing essential food to our families and countless others in the community. Their support not only helps nourish bodies but also uplifts hearts, bringing hope to those facing tough times. Let’s use this day to raise awareness, inspire change, and come together to create a world where no one goes hungry. #WorldFoodDay #GratitudeInAction #SingleMomStrategies #LeftoversYYC #TogetherForChange

🧡 September 30: National Day for Truth and Reconciliation & Orange Shirt Day 🧡 Today, we honour the children who never returned home, the Survivors of residential schools, and their families and communities. This day is a time for reflection, healing, and acknowledging the strength and resilience of Indigenous peoples—including single moms and their children—who carry forward the love, traditions, and teachings of their ancestors. As we commemorate this important day, let’s teach our children the values of kindness, respect, and the importance of every culture. Together, we can build a future rooted in understanding and unity. Orange Shirt Day is an Indigenous-led initiative raising awareness of the lasting impacts of residential schools. If you choose to wear orange, consider supporting Indigenous-owned businesses. Let’s remember those lost to the residential school system and continue to support Survivors and their families. If you or someone you know needs support, the National Residential School Crisis Line is available 24/7 at 1-866-925-4419. #NationalTruthAndReconciliation #EveryChildMatters #OrangeShirtDay #IndigenousMoms #HealingTogether #StrengthInUnity #NationalResidentialSchoolCrisisLine

#HappyInternationalYouthDay! Great inituative by FearIsNotLove, offering youth 12+ judgement free counselling through the #HealthyRelationshipProgram. It’s never too early to change the conversation about disrespect, abuse, and violence.

We’re here to help 💜 You are not alone in your situation. Reach out to us today to be connected with one of our trained counsellors. Connect Domestic Violence & Abuse Helpline: 📞 (403) 234-SAFE (7233) 📞 1 (866) 606-SAFE (7233) 💌 help@fearisnotlove.ca ☎️ If you are in danger, please call 911 #FearIsNotLove #endabuse #yyc #community #nonprofit #safety #shelter #dv #domesticviolenceawareness #counselling

Halifax- Food For Good Volume One - Continuity of Care Edition. Last week the entire country failed its “Report Card” on food security, Nova Scotia the hardest hit. We’ve been feeding about six hundred 5 to 15 year olds, chef led and scratch made breakfast and lunch daily, as a prototype with community and school partners. Marie-France LeBlanc and her team North End Community Health Centre critical collaborators, alongside Ken Hudson and the incredible Preston Area food Network. The design principles were focused on two major points. What's the healthiest and most delicious food we can make that’s grab and go AND, how do we make it stigma free? Granola bars and cheese sticks aren’t a breakfast “program” they’re an insulin spiking bandaid that does more harm than good. I’m thrilled to say my teams, their giant hearts and equally giant skill sets, got an A+ on their report cards from students, teachers, coaches, and families alike. Attendance and attention (grades) have spiked substantially, to absolutely no one’s surprise. A few weeks back, discussions turned to, what happens when school lets out? The answer of course was “We keep feeding kids, and their families.” The how, unclear, so we leaned into community. My first call was to my long time brother, exceptional chef, and champion for food equality Andy H. , he hit me with a hell yes and a million dollar smile. Every invite was met with the exact same energy and last Friday we gathered at Cheeky Neighbour (thank you Drew you’re the best) to talk “how” and eat our Lunch & Breakfast menus so folks could see all programs are NOT created equal. And man, did the community show up and out. We’re going to feed 600 families every day this summer, fresh and flash frozen, nutritious and delicious meals, delivered into their communities, every day. Some exceptional partners raised their hands to help (more on them later) and the night was filled with words of support, hugs, and a lot of love. We’ve got a long way to go to make it sustainable, but in this place, at this time, we’re confident building the plane as we fly it🤍 These beautiful shots captured by our family member Jessica Emin 🙏🏼 Massive thank you's to Andy Fillmore Mike Savage Hope Blooms Twila Grosse Dave Culligan East Coast Credit Union Mandy Chapman Mary Oxner PhD CPA CA CFA Ken Shea MBA, ICD.D Sally Van de Wiel

France 🇫🇷: “For each day of the week (except Wednesday), there’s a different four-course meal on offer including a starter, main, cheese course and dessert. This isn’t the menu du jour of another trendy restaurant in a neighborhood that’s overflowing with them — it’s my son’s school lunch menu.” #SchoolLunch #SchoolMeals https://lnkd.in/giikmcJG

Thank you to Amberley Ruetz, PhD for meeting today in advance of her session at our Spring General Meeting in June. We look forward to the session - "Creating Healthy and Sustainable School Communities: School Food and Nutrition Programs." #abed

Farm to School-the sustainable way to feed kids and win-win for all!

🌟 To all the single mom superheroes out there, Happy Mother’s Day! 🌟 We know how challenging it can be to juggle it all, sacrificing your own self-care for the sake of your kids. Today, we want to remind you to take a moment for yourself, to cherish the incredible job you’re doing, and to celebrate all the precious moments and memories you’ve created along the way. Yes, there are tough days when it feels like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders. But amidst the chaos and the craziness, there are also countless moments of joy, laughter, and love that make it all worthwhile. So, let today be a reminder to focus on you, to indulge in some well-deserved self-care, and to reflect on the amazing journey of motherhood you’re on. You are strong, you are resilient, and you are loved more than you know. Happy Mother’s Day, Superheroes! 💖✨ #SingleMomsRock #SingleMoms #MothersDay #SingleMomStrategies

Increasing #LocalFood in #SchoolMeals 🇺🇸: “Starting July 1, when districts put out a call for an unprocessed or minimally processed food—whether it’s tomatoes, taco meat, or tuna—they’ll be able to specify that they’d like it to be ‘locally grown, locally raised, or locally caught.’ ‘We’re . . . freeing up schools to continue to look for ways in which they can partner with producers and with local and regional food systems,’ agriculture secretary Tom Vilsack said during a press conference last week, ‘so that we create additional market opportunities for farmers and ranchers in the area, but also create a better connection between those who produce the food and those who consume it.’”