Quebec will fund network of 15 community food markets across the province
The government is investing $223,026 to help food banks negotiate better prices and lower costs for people facing food insecurity.
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Quebec is funding a network of 15 community food markets across the province to strengthen food security and lower costs for people living in financial precarity.
The provincial government will invest $223,026 through the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity. The network will operate in the National Capital Region, greater Montreal, Montérégie, and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
By pooling their purchasing power, individual food markets will negotiate better prices with suppliers and pass savings directly to clients. This approach is designed to help people access quality groceries at prices they can actually afford.
"High grocery costs affect all Quebecers, but people in financial hardship bear the burden most heavily," said Chantal Rouleau, minister responsible for social solidarity. "Community food markets play an essential role. Through this network, they'll help more people while realizing economies that benefit those who need it most."
The facts
How much is Quebec investing in community food markets?
$223,026 will be invested through the Ministry of Employment and Social Solidarity to fund a network of 15 community food markets across Quebec.
How many community food markets will the network include?
The network will consist of 15 community food markets operating across Quebec in the National Capital Region, greater Montreal, Montérégie, and Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean.
How will the community food markets lower costs for clients?
By pooling their purchasing power, individual food markets in the network will negotiate better prices with suppliers and pass those savings directly to clients.
