World Food Day: Regina group relaunches food security program as more residents struggle [Video]

Wednesday is World Food Day and one Regina group recognized the day by highlighting some of the work being done in the city to fight food insecurity.

The day marks the relaunch of REACH’s Good Food Box program.

“Food security issues are on the rise across the city. We’re in a bit of a different position that we’re kind of that bridge between an emergency food source and a traditional grocery store, REACH’s executive director Matt Leisle said. “So by having REACH here and having a Good Food Box program in the city, it can make people less reliant on those emergency sources and help people have those affordable options to eat healthy everyday.”

The organization runs with the help of many volunteers who help pack the boxes of food before going to the various pickup locations throughout the city. January will mark 20 years of volunteering with REACH for …