Posted On: August 29, 2025, Posted By: Durham Post, Original Article.

Durham Region has approved a $750,000 investment in local non-profit organizations this year to help address food insecurity and reduce poverty.

According to the region, one in four households in Durham experiences food insecurity, and about 5.2 per cent of residents live in poverty. The funding was approved through the Sustainable Food Security Fund and the Thriving Communities Fund, both part of the Community Social Investment Program.

The Sustainable Food Security Fund focuses on improving access to fresh, nutritious food for residents and supporting long-term food security solutions. Recipients this year include:

The Thriving Communities Fund supports initiatives that prevent or reduce poverty through operational or capacity-building activities. This year’s recipients include: