Free food assistance programs are necessary to address childhood hunger and prevent long-term economic and social costs.

In 4 years we nearly doubled the number of hungry children in Toronto. 🧒 One can't sleep on an empty stomach or learn at school while hungry. Malnourished children become unhealthy adults & if you don't want to offer support, because no one should feel "entitled " to free food, you'll pay later through lost national productivity, increased taxes, and a lower standard of living for yourself. See how selfishness turns and kicks you in the behind? #Canada #Poverty #Toronto #Economy

RE: https://mastodon.quebec/@radiocanada/117553616157859111 In 4 years we nearly doubled the number of hungry children in Toronto. 🧒 One can't sleep on an empty stomach or learn at school while hungry. Malnourished children become unhealthy adults & if you don't want to offer support, because no one should feel "entitled " to free food, you'll pay later through lost national productivity, increased taxes, and a lower standard of living for yourself. See how selfishness turns and kicks you in the behind? #Canada #Poverty #Toronto #Economy