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OUR RESEARCH
Research into Household Food Security, Nutrition, Health equity, well-being...
OPPORTUNITIES
We are always looking for motivated graduate students and research scientists
PARTNERSHIP
We are open to collaborations with researchers and industry partners
Consulting
The ACRES team provides consultancy in Research, Food security, Equity & Well-being
ACRES Research Lab is a dedicated team of researchers who are advocating for sustainable solutions to address immediate challenges faced by at-risk communities while uncovering systemic drivers of inequality. ACRES bridges research and community action, working alongside vulnerable communities to address urgent needs while developing policy solutions for lasting equity.
Providing
Knowledge for
Sustainable Communities
Championing UN SDG 11 through research and education
Food security
Nutrition
Social Justice
Resilience and
Health equity
well-being
Holistic
Solutions
Our Research
Explore our range of research areas designed to address your specific research needs and drive sustainable communities
Cultural Food Security & Nutrition
The ACRES team believes that Food insecurity is not just a lack of food; it is an indication of material deprivation and a serious public health concern.
Migrant integration and wellbeing
Our research explores the role of structural factors, including employment barriers, housing instability, and limited access to culturally-informed services.
Intersecting identities and interactions with Food Security
Racialized, immigrant, and lone-parent households represent the largest proportions of households experiencing food insecurity.
Conceptualizations of Health and Well-being
The ACRES Lab studies diverse understandings of embodied well-being among immigrant and refugee communities, emphasizing physical, mental, and cultural dimensions.
Our Values
Offer high value for funders and communities
Integrity
Consistent and uncompromising adherence to strong moral and ethical principles
Analysis
Data-Driven Insights
Collaboration
Teaming up to achieve results
Innovation
Bringing new ideas to live
Accelerating Action for sustainable communities
Our Numbers
At ACRES Research Lab, we believe that transparency is essential for both growth and impact. Below you’ll find our latest stats and numbers.
150+
Students trained
20+
Projects Completed
15
Years of Research Experience
100%
Project Satisfaction
Rate
CULTURAL FOOD INSECURITY
Join us in redefining the future of food insecurity --one innovative solution at a time.
Recognition as a trusted and engaged research partner
Our Partners
Global, Regional & Local partnerships to catalyze stronger research
